Composite Materials : Science and Engineering /

This second edition of a widely used text offers an integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of composite materials. Focusing on the relationship between structure and properties, it provides a well- balanced treatment of the mechanics and the materials science of composites, while not neglecti...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chawla, Krishan K.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 1998.
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Introduction. Reinforcements. Matrix Materials. Interfaces
  • Part II: Polymer Matrix Composites. Metal Matrix Composites. Ceramic Matrix Composites. Carbon Fiber Composites. Multifilimentary Superconducting Composites
  • Part III: Micromechanics of Composites. Macromechanics of Composites. Monotonic Strength and Fracture. Fatigue and Creep. Designing with Composites
  • Appendices: A. Matrices. B. Fiber Packing in Unidirectional Composites. C. Some Important Units and Conversion Factors
  • Problems
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index.