Author : LOUIS A PILATO
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662353563
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (623 download)
Book Synopsis Advanced Composite Materials by : LOUIS A PILATO
Download or read book Advanced Composite Materials written by LOUIS A PILATO and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced composite materials or high performance polymer composites are an unusual class of materials that possess a combination of high strength and modulus and are substantially superior to structural metals and alloys on an equal weight basis. The book provides an overview of the key components that are considered in the design of a composite, of surface chemistry, of analyses/testing, of structure/property relationships with emphasis on compressive strength and damage tolerance. Newly emerging tests, particularly open hole compression tests are expected to provide greater assurance of composite performance. This publication is an "up-to-date" treatment of leading edge areas of composite technology with literature reviewed until recently and includes thermoplastic prepregs/composites and major application areas.