Military Handbook - MIL-HDBK-754(AR): Plastic Matrix Composites with Continuous Fiber Reinforcement

Description

The properties of all basic plastics can be enhanced by the addition of fibers, whiskers and particulate. Plastics so modified are referred to as organic or plastic matrix composites. The plastic matrix composites discussed in this 1991 handbook are restricted to those employing continuous fiber reinforcements. The fibers are fiberglass, carbon-graphite, aramid organic, and boron. Advantages in applications are discussed, and "pros and cons" are considered. Content:• Front Matter • Foreword • List of Illustrations • List of Tables • List of Acronyms • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Continuous Fiberglass Reinforcement 3. Continuous Nonglass Reinforcements: Carbon-Graphite, Aramid, and Boron Fibers 4. Plastic Matrices for Composites 5. Properties of Various Fiber-Plastic Matrix Composites 6. General Methods of Fabrication 7. Applications of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites • Glossary • Index • Standardization Document Improvement Proposal