Composite Materials
Engineering and Science
Published on 15. September 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-8493-0251-0 (ISBN)
Description
As composite materials gain increasing prominence in engineering applications, it becomes essential for designers and engineers to have a thorough grounding in the various material forms, their production, their benefits, and their limitations. Composite Materials: Engineering and Science helps build the groundwork needed to begin incorporating these remarkable materials-with high strength and stiffness yet low weight-into projects, and effectively exploit their advantages.
The authors, acknowledged experts in the composites community, set forth the underlying science and engineering applications of composite materials. The text discusses the different forms of reinforcement and matrix and their interaction. Although it focuses on the most widely used composites-polymer matrices and fibrous reinforcement-it also addresses metal and ceramic matrix systems. A substantial portion of the text deals with methods for calculating stiffness and strength, and the authors provide worked examples and representative data. The final chapters address the various aspects of mechanical behavior, including toughness, fatigue, impact resistance, and the properties of joints-including toughening mechanisms and repair. The book concludes with a presentation of non-destructive testing methods.
The use and development of composites for engineering purposes will undoubtedly continue to grow, in both applications and importance. Now is the time for engineering professionals to make sure they are not left behind. With its numerous examples and self-assessment questions, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science makes the ideal text for designers and engineers new to the world of composites.
The authors, acknowledged experts in the composites community, set forth the underlying science and engineering applications of composite materials. The text discusses the different forms of reinforcement and matrix and their interaction. Although it focuses on the most widely used composites-polymer matrices and fibrous reinforcement-it also addresses metal and ceramic matrix systems. A substantial portion of the text deals with methods for calculating stiffness and strength, and the authors provide worked examples and representative data. The final chapters address the various aspects of mechanical behavior, including toughness, fatigue, impact resistance, and the properties of joints-including toughening mechanisms and repair. The book concludes with a presentation of non-destructive testing methods.
The use and development of composites for engineering purposes will undoubtedly continue to grow, in both applications and importance. Now is the time for engineering professionals to make sure they are not left behind. With its numerous examples and self-assessment questions, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science makes the ideal text for designers and engineers new to the world of composites.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-0251-0 (9780849302510)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Overview
Introduction
Definitions and Classification
Natural composites
More about the Matrix and Reinforcement
Factors which Determine Properties
The Benefits of Composites
Summary
Reinforcements and Reinforcement Matrix Interface
Introduction
Natural Fibres
Introduction to Synthetic Fibres
Synthetic Organic Fibres
Synthetic Inorganic Fibres
Particulate and Whisker Reinforcements
Reinforcement Matrix Interface
Summary
Composites with Metallic Matrices
Introduction
Metal Matrix Composite Processing
Interface Reactions
Properties of MMCs
Some Commercial MMCs
Summary
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Introduction
Processing and Structure of Monolithic Materials
Processing of CMCs
Detailed Review of Selected CMCs
Summary
Polymer Matrix Composites
Introduction
Polymer Matrices
Processing of PMCs
Some Commercial PMCs
Summary
Stiffness, Strength, and Related Topics
Introduction
Loads and Deformations
Stress and Strain
Stress Strain Relations
Bending of Plates
Isotropic Materials
Principal Stress and Strain
Thin-walled cylinders and Spheres
Failure Criteria
Summary
Stiffness of Unidirectional Composites and Laminates
Introduction
Basic Stress Strain Relations
Off-Axis Loading of a Unidirectional Composite
Stiffness of Laminates
The A, B, and D Matrices
Using the Laminate Constitutive Equations
Summary
Micromechanics of Unidirectional Composites
Macromechanics and Micromechanics
Micromechanics Models for Stiffness
Micromechanics Models for Strength
Thermal and Moisture Effects
Summary
Strength of Unidirectional Composites and Laminates
Introduction
Strength of a Lamina
Strength of a Laminate
Additional Factors
Summary
Short Fibre Composites
Introduction
Reasons for Using Short Fibre Composites
Fibre Length
Fibre Orientation
Stress and Strain Distribution at Fibres
Critical Fibre Length and Average Fibre Stress
Stiffness and Strength
Summary
Fracture Mechanics and Toughening Mechanisms
Introduction
Energy Analysis
Local Stresses
Other Parameters
Fracture Initiation
Impact
Slow Crack Growth and Crack Opening Modes
Toughening Mechanisms
Summary
Impact Resistance
Introduction
Impact Testing
Impact Damage
Residual Strength
Epoxy and Thermoplastic Matrices
Summary
Fatigue and Environmental Effects
Introduction
Test Methods
Unidirectional Composites
Multidirectional laminated Composites
Frequency Effects
Edge Effects and Stress Concentrators
Compressive Loading
Fabric Based Composites
Hybrid Composites
Moisture Absorption and its Effects on Properties
Other Environments
Combined Fatigue and Environmental Effects
Summary
Joining
Introduction
Mechanically Fastened Joints
Bonded Joints
Repair
Summary
Non-Destructive Testing
Introduction
Ultrasonic Inspection
Radiography
Vibration Methods
Thermal Methods
Acoustic Emission
Summary
Appendix
Matrices and Determinants
Determinants
Properties of Matrices
Index
Introduction
Definitions and Classification
Natural composites
More about the Matrix and Reinforcement
Factors which Determine Properties
The Benefits of Composites
Summary
Reinforcements and Reinforcement Matrix Interface
Introduction
Natural Fibres
Introduction to Synthetic Fibres
Synthetic Organic Fibres
Synthetic Inorganic Fibres
Particulate and Whisker Reinforcements
Reinforcement Matrix Interface
Summary
Composites with Metallic Matrices
Introduction
Metal Matrix Composite Processing
Interface Reactions
Properties of MMCs
Some Commercial MMCs
Summary
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Introduction
Processing and Structure of Monolithic Materials
Processing of CMCs
Detailed Review of Selected CMCs
Summary
Polymer Matrix Composites
Introduction
Polymer Matrices
Processing of PMCs
Some Commercial PMCs
Summary
Stiffness, Strength, and Related Topics
Introduction
Loads and Deformations
Stress and Strain
Stress Strain Relations
Bending of Plates
Isotropic Materials
Principal Stress and Strain
Thin-walled cylinders and Spheres
Failure Criteria
Summary
Stiffness of Unidirectional Composites and Laminates
Introduction
Basic Stress Strain Relations
Off-Axis Loading of a Unidirectional Composite
Stiffness of Laminates
The A, B, and D Matrices
Using the Laminate Constitutive Equations
Summary
Micromechanics of Unidirectional Composites
Macromechanics and Micromechanics
Micromechanics Models for Stiffness
Micromechanics Models for Strength
Thermal and Moisture Effects
Summary
Strength of Unidirectional Composites and Laminates
Introduction
Strength of a Lamina
Strength of a Laminate
Additional Factors
Summary
Short Fibre Composites
Introduction
Reasons for Using Short Fibre Composites
Fibre Length
Fibre Orientation
Stress and Strain Distribution at Fibres
Critical Fibre Length and Average Fibre Stress
Stiffness and Strength
Summary
Fracture Mechanics and Toughening Mechanisms
Introduction
Energy Analysis
Local Stresses
Other Parameters
Fracture Initiation
Impact
Slow Crack Growth and Crack Opening Modes
Toughening Mechanisms
Summary
Impact Resistance
Introduction
Impact Testing
Impact Damage
Residual Strength
Epoxy and Thermoplastic Matrices
Summary
Fatigue and Environmental Effects
Introduction
Test Methods
Unidirectional Composites
Multidirectional laminated Composites
Frequency Effects
Edge Effects and Stress Concentrators
Compressive Loading
Fabric Based Composites
Hybrid Composites
Moisture Absorption and its Effects on Properties
Other Environments
Combined Fatigue and Environmental Effects
Summary
Joining
Introduction
Mechanically Fastened Joints
Bonded Joints
Repair
Summary
Non-Destructive Testing
Introduction
Ultrasonic Inspection
Radiography
Vibration Methods
Thermal Methods
Acoustic Emission
Summary
Appendix
Matrices and Determinants
Determinants
Properties of Matrices
Index