Fiber-Reinforced Composites

Discusses various aspects of fiber-reinforced composites, including materials, mechanics, properties, test methods, manufacturing, and design. This book addresses fibers and matrix, including thermoplastic matrices; discontinuous fibers and laminated structures; and, static mechanical properties, fatigue properties, and damage tolerance.

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Maintaining the interdisciplinary perspective of the first edition, this reference and text provides comprehensive discussions of all aspects of fiber-reinforced composites, including materials, mechanics, properties, test methods, manufacturing and design. Written from a conceptual point of view and emphasizing fundamentals, the second edition of Fiber Reinforced Composites offers updated and expanded sections including: fibers and matrix, including thermoplastic matrices; discontinuous fibers and laminated structures; static mechanical properties, fatigue properties and damage tolerance; resin flow, bag molding, filament winding and resin transfer molding; and environmental effects.