Load Bearing Fibre Composites

This is a thoroughgoing revision and expansion of the earlier book, bringing it up to date with the latest research. The older ideas are presented along with the new, and the experimental evidence is given in outline, and fully referenced. Where practical, illustrations are chosen from key works and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Piggott, Michael
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2002, 2002
Edition:2nd ed. 2002
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • - Properties of Materials
  • Physical Factors Influencing Mechanical Properties
  • Fibres, Whiskers, and Platelets
  • Composite Mechanics: Long Fibres
  • Composite Mechanics: Short Fibres
  • Matrix Dominated Properties
  • Brittle Fracture Processes
  • Interface Mechanics and Testing
  • Reinforcement of Polymers
  • Reinforced Polymer Properties
  • Other Fibre Composites
  • Applications