Haynes Competition Car Composites: A Practical Handbook

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“The Use Of 'composites' Is Now An Essential Element In The Construction Of Competition Cars, So It Is Important That Those Involved In The Sport Have A Thorough Understanding Of What They Are, And How They Can Be Employed. This Practical Guide Covers All Aspects Of Composite Fiber Reinforced Plastic Manufacturing Techniques: Wet And Dry Laminating Techniques; Pattern Making And Constructing Moulds; Material Upgrades; Vacuum Consolidation And Elevated Temperature Cure; Pre-peg Fabrics In The Home Workshop, And More. A Valuable Source Of Reference--publisher's Description. Materials: Fibres, Fabrics, Resins, Laminates, Cores -- Equipment And Basic Techniques: Tools, Workspace, Basic Wet Lay-up Moulding Trials -- Pattern Making: Materials, Design And Manufacture -- Making Moulds: Requirements, Split Lines, Lay-up, Reinforcement -- Component Manufacture: Product Design, Laminating, Stiffeners, Woven Glass Fabrics -- Material Upgrades: Carbon And Aramid Fabrics, Epoxy Resin, More Core Materials -- Technology Upgrades: Pressure Moulding, Elevated Temperature, Vacuum Consolidation -- Pre-pregs: Properties, Mould Design, Using Pre-pregs Honeycomb -- The Professionals: Design, Facilities, Autoclaves, Materials, Testing -- Motorsport Applications: From Club Racer To Formula 1, Composites In Action. Simon Mcbeath ; Foreword By Brian O'rourke. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [200]) And Index.208 p. : 24 cmIncludes bibliographical references (p. [200]) and index”.