The Behavior Of Structures Composed Of Composite Materials

Description

Composite structures and products have developed tremendously since the publication of the first edition of this work in 1986. This new edition of the now classic 1986 text has been written to educate the engineering reader in the various aspects of mechanics for using composite materials in the design and analysis of composite structures and products. Areas dealt with include manufacture, micromechanical properties, structural design, joints and bonding and a much needed introduction to composite design philosophy. Each chapter is concluded by numerous problems suitable for home assignments or examination. A solution guide is available on request from the authors. Introduction To Composite Materials....Pages 1-38 Anisotropic Elasticity and Composite Laminate Theory....Pages 39-86 Plates and Panels of Composite Materials....Pages 87-153 Beams Columns and Rods of Composite Materials....Pages 155-213 Composite Material Shells....Pages 215-258 Energy Methods for Composite Material Structures....Pages 259-301 Strength and Failure Theories....Pages 303-332 Joining of Composite Material Structures....Pages 333-359 Introduction to Composite Design....Pages 361-373