Load Bearing Fibre Composites

• Main Author: Piggott, Michael (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2002.
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Subjects: Materials science.; Mechanics.; Engineering design.; Materials Science.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.; Engineering Design.

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...

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.