Introduction to Composite Materials Design

Ever J. Barbero

ISBN 10: 1138196800 / ISBN 13: 9781138196803

Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2017

About this Item

The third edition of Introduction to Composite MaterialsDesign is a practical, design-oriented textbook aimed at students and practicing engineers learning analysis and design of composite materials and structures. Readers will find the third edition to be both highly streamlined for teaching, with new comprehensive examples and exercises emphasizing design, as well as complete with practical content relevant to current industry needs. Furthermore, the third edition is updated with the latest analysis techniques for the preliminary design of composite materials, including universal carpet plots, temperature dependent properties, and more. Significant additions provide the essential tools for mastering Design for Reliability as well as an expanded material property database.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Composite Materials Design
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138196800
• ISBN 13: 9781138196803
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1210 grams

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Synopsis

The third edition of Introduction to Composite MaterialsDesign is a practical, design-oriented textbook aimed at students and practicing engineers learning analysis and design of composite materials and structures. Readers will find the third edition to be both highly streamlined for teaching, with new comprehensive examples and exercises emphasizing design, as well as complete with practical content relevant to current industry needs. Furthermore, the third edition is updated with the latest analysis techniques for the preliminary design of composite materials, including universal carpet plots, temperature dependent properties, and more. Significant additions provide the essential tools for mastering Design for Reliability as well as an expanded material property database.

About the Author

Ever J. Barbero is Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. Prof. Barbero, ASME Fellow and SAMPE Fellow, is recognized internationally for his work on material models for composite materials. He is the author of 3 textbooks: Introduction to Composite Materials Design , Taylor & Francis (First Edition 1999; Second Edition 2010), Finite Element Analysis of Composite Materials Using Abaqus , Taylor & Francis (2013), and Finite Element Analysis of Composite Materials Using ANSYS, Taylor & Francis (First Edition 2007; Second Edition 2013). He has authored several book chapters, over 100 peer-reviewed publications, and numerous conference papers and has been the mentor of numerous MS and Ph.D. graduates currently serving in leadership positions in academia and industry worldwide. He holds two US Patents, #6,455,131 (2002) and #6,544,624 (2003). He received the AE Alumni Academy Award for Outstanding Teaching (1999) and numerous research awards. As former department chair, he led the department in accomplishing ABET accreditation twice, as well as substantial growth of all productivity including research expenditures and undergraduate and doctoral enrollment. Eleven new faculty were added to the department in the period 2002–2009.