With the promise of new and advanced scientific endeavors, there arises a need for new and different materials. This practical overview introduces the major composite families, the fiber and matrix combinations and their properties, and how the design and production of these materials is evolving to meet new challenges.
MEL M. SCHWARTZ has 42 years of industry experience, working in fields including aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, engine cases, and nuclear energy systems. His materials background includes research on basic metals, alloys, composites, and ceramics. He is the author of 11 other books on materials engineering.