Composites engineering handbook

Introduction - definitions, classifications and applications. Part 1 Constituents: fibres, fabrics and fillers matrix resins and fibre/matrix adhesion. Part 2 Mechanics: micromechanics mechanics of laminated structures mechanics of woven fabric composites fracture and damage mechanics in laminated composites. Part 3 Processing: processing for laminated structures press moulding processes filament winding the pultrusion process for continuous automated manufacture of engineered composite profiles processing of thermoplastic matrix composites processing of particle-reinforced metal matrix composites joining and repair of aircraft composite structures machining of composite materials. Part 4 Properties and performance: laminated polymer matrix composites random fibre composites selection guidelines for metal matrix composites ceramic matrix composites cement matrix composites. Part 5 Testing: mechanical property measurements nondestructive tests. Part 6 Engineering with composite materials: design methodology and practices materials selection, preliminary design and sizing for composite laminates design guidelines for laminated composites.