Composites: Modeling and Manufacturing

This book emphasizes the importance of modeling in the initial design phase of a composite component. It covers a wide range of modeling techniques and multiphysics simulation using finite elements. It further provides practical examples and details studies that demonstrate the application of modeling techniques to real-world application of composite structures.

This book:

• Discusses manufacturing of different types of composite components using different techniques, and static and dynamic analyses of composites using FE modeling.
• Covers the machining performance of carbon nanotubes-reinforced nanocomposites and multiscale modeling techniques in composites.
• Presents a detailed study on ceramics matrix composite using modern machining operation, and hybrid nanocomposite using conventional machining operation.
• Highlights the development of hybrid nanocomposites and their tribological characteristics.
• Illustrates implementation of biomimicry for advanced impact resistance of composites and degradation of polyamides for future prospects.

It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science, production engineering, industrial engineering, and aerospace engineering.

Vijay K. Singh is an Assistant Professor, GR-I and Head of Mechanical Engineering Department at KK University, Nalanda, Bihar, India. He earned his Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITRKL) and B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He has published more than 27 research articles in well-known national/international journals/conferences and serves as Reviewer and Editorial Member of many peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His research interests include computational mechanics, Advanced composite structures, and smart materials and structures. He has also worked on several National level projects funded by DST, AICTE, MHRD, DRDO.

Nishant K. Singh is an Associate Professor at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT, Dhanbad, and M.Tech. in Production Engineering and B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. He has published more than 90 research articles in well-known international journals and serves as Reviewer and Editorial Member of peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His research interests include tribology, composites, micro-manufacturing, and nonconventional machining processes.

Yashvir Singh is presently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He did his postdoctorate from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Malaysia. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He has published more than 110 research articles in various peer-reviewed journals. He is also reviewer and editorial board member of various journals. His specialization includes areas like tribology, biofuels, lubrication, and manufacturing.