Composite materials : engineering and science

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Matthews, F. L. (Author), Rawlings, R. D. [ (Rees D.)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press ; Cambridge, England : Woodhead Publishing , 1994
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. Reinforcements and the reinforcement matrix interface
  • 3. Composites with metallic matrices
  • 4. Ceramic matrix composites
  • 5. Polymer matrix composites
  • 6. Stiffness, strength and related topics
  • 7. Stiffness of unidirectional composites and laminates
  • 8. Micromechanics of unidirectional composites
  • 9. Strength of unidirectional composites and laminates
  • 10. Short fibre composites
  • 11. Fracture mechanics and toughening mechanisms
  • 12. Impact resistance
  • 13. Fatigue and environmental effects
  • 14. Joining
  • 15. Non-destructive testing