Mechanical Testing of Advanced Fibre Composites

ISBN 10: 1855733129 / ISBN 13: 9781855733121

Published by Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2000

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pp. 384.

Seller Inventory # 2642180918

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanical Testing of Advanced Fibre Composites
• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855733129
• ISBN 13: 9781855733121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Testing of composite materials can present complex problems but is essential in order to ensure the reliable, safe and cost-effective performance of any engineering structure. This essentially practical book, complied from the contributions of leading professionals in the field, describes a wide range of test methods which can be applied to various types of advanced fibre composites. The book focuses on high modulus, high strength fibre/plastic composites and also covers highly anisotrpoic materials such as carbon, aramid and glass.

Engineers and designers specifying the use of materials in structures will find this book an invaluable guide to best practice throughout the range of industrial sectors where FRCs are employed.

About the Author

Dr John M. Hodgkinson is Deputy Head of the Centre for Composite Materials at Imperial College in London. He is a member of the Institute of Mateirals, being a founder member of Council and Chairman of the Applied Polymer Science Committee. He has also chaired the Aerospace Materials and Structures Committee at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and has organised numerous conferecnes and seminars. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Aerospace Engineering.