Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Third Edition

Ronald F. Gibson is a distinguished research professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Nevada-Reno. He is an elected fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, an elected fellow and past president of the American Society for Composites, and a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Society for Experimental Mechanics, and the Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanics from the University of Minnesota. His current research interests include mechanical characterization of composite materials and structures, noise and vibration control with composites, design and manufacturing of composite structures, characterization of energy-absorbing materials, multifunctional composites, and nanocomposites.

Introduction
Basic Concepts
Constituent Materials for Composites
Structural Applications of Composites
Multifunctional Applications of Composites
Fabrication Processes
Elements of Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Review of Basic Mechanics of Materials Equations





Lamina Stress–Strain Relationships
Introduction
Effective Moduli in Stress–Strain Relationships
Symmetry in Stress–Strain Relationships
Orthotropic and Isotropic Engineering Constants
The Specially Orthotropic Lamina
The Generally Orthotropic Lamina





Effective Moduli of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Lamina
Introduction
Elementary Mechanics of Materials Models
Improved Mechanics of Materials Models
Elasticity Models
Semiempirical Models





Strength of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Lamina
Introduction
Multiaxial Strength Criteria
Micromechanics Models for Lamina Strength





Analysis of Lamina Hygrothermal Behavior
Introduction
Hygrothermal Degradation of Properties
Lamina Stress–Strain Relationships Including Hygrothermal Effects
Micromechanics Models for Hygrothermal Properties





Analysis of a Discontinuously Reinforced Lamina
Introduction
Aligned Discontinuous Fibers
Off-Axis-Aligned Discontinuous Fibers
Randomly Oriented Discontinuous Fibers
Nanofibers and Nanotubes
Particulates
Hybrid Multiscale Reinforcements





Analysis of Laminates
Introduction
Theory of Laminated Beams
Theory of Laminated Plates with Coupling
Stiffness Characteristics of Selected Laminate Configurations
Derivation and Use of Laminate Compliances
Hygrothermal Effects in Laminates
Interlaminar Stresses
Laminate Strength Analysis
Deflection and Buckling of Laminates
Selection of Laminate Designs
Application of Laminate Analysis to Composite Structures





Analysis of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Behavior
Introduction
Linear Viscoelastic Behavior of Composites
Dynamic Behavior of Composites
Nanoenhancement of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Properties





Analysis of Fracture
Introduction
Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Through-Thickness Cracks
Stress Fracture Criteria for Through-Thickness Notches
Interlaminar Fracture
Nanoenhancement of Fracture Toughness





Mechanical Testing of Composites and Their Constituents
Introduction
Measurement of Constituent Material Properties
Measurement of Basic Composite Properties
Measurement of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Properties
Measurement of Hygrothermal Properties





Appendix A: Matrix Concepts and Operations
Appendix B: Stress Equilibrium Equations
Appendix C: Strain-Displacement Equations





Index





Problems and References appear at the end of each chapter.