Military Handbook - MIL-HDBK-17-3F: Composite Materials Handbook, Volume 3 - Polymer Matrix Composites Materials Usage, Design, and Analysis

Description

Volume 3 of this 2002 revised military handbook represents a compilation of composites design, manufacture, and analysis experience of engineers and scientists from industry, government, and academia. It discusses utilization of the material data provided in volume 2, while being consistent with the guidance provided in volume 1. The information serves as background and as a basis for consistent use of terminology, notation, and methodology, and is not offered for regulatory purposes. Content: • Front Matter • Foreword • Table of Contents 1. General Information 2. Materials and Processes - The Effects of Variability on Composite Properties 3. Quality Control of Production Materials and Processes 4. Building Block Approach for Composite Structures 5. Design and Analysis 6. Structural Behavior of Joints 7. Damage Resistance, Durability, and Damage Tolerance 8. Supportability 9. Structural Reliability 10. Thick-Section Composites 11. Environmental Management 12. Lessons Learned • Index • Concluding Material • Standardization Document Improvement Proposal