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Advanced Composite Materials

By Dr. Louis A. Pilato , Michael J. Michno (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
1994
ISBN
978-3-642-08187-3, 978-3-662-35356-1
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-35356-1
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5098970 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
208\224
Time added
2014-01-18 08:00:00
Polymer Sciences; Condensed Matter Physics; Charac

Description

Advanced composite materials or high performance polymer composites are an unusual class of materials that possess a combination of high strength and modulus and are substantially superior to structural metals and alloys on an equal weight basis. The book provides an overview of the key components that are considered in the design of a composite, of surface chemistry, of analyses/testing, of structure/property relationships with emphasis on compressive strength and damage tolerance. Newly emerging tests, particularly open hole compression tests are expected to provide greater assurance of composite performance. This publication is an "up-to-date" treatment of leading edge areas of composite technology with literature reviewed until recently and includes thermoplastic prepregs/composites and major application areas.

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