The present text book comprises four chapters. Chapter one in this book includes an introduction to composite materials. The different topics in this chapter are discussed from the viewpoints of general introduction; historical background; composite materials; products of composite materials; overview of composite materials; cores in composites; and semi crystalline polymers.
In chapter two, manufacturing and fabrication of composites is presented and discussed thoroughly from the consideration of methods of fabrication; overview of mold; other fabrication methods; and tooling.
Chapter three deliberates the elastic properties of composites from the considerations of introduction; structure of composites; mechanical properties of a fiber reinforced lamina which includes stiffness and strength of a lamina, and analytical modeling of composite laminates.
In chapter four, the most important findings and conclusions are presented and discussed. The textbook is suitable as a textbook for a first course as an introduction to fibrous composite laminated structures from the consideration of their elastic properties and fabrication. It can be used as a reference by engineers and scientists working in industry and academic institutions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction to Composite Materials
- General Introduction
- Historical Background
- Composite Materials
- Products of Composite Materials
- Overview of Composite Materials
- Cores in Composites
- Semi Crystalline Polymers
- Manufacturing and Fabrication of Composites
- Methods of Fabrication
- Overview of Mold
- Other Fabrication Methods
- Tooling
- Elastic Properties of Composites
- Introduction
- Structure of Composites
- Mechanical Properties of a Fiber Reinforced Lamina
- Stiffness and Strength of a Lamina
- Analytical Modeling of Composite Laminates
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This textbook aims to provide an introductory understanding of fibrous composite laminated structures, focusing on their elastic properties and fabrication methods. It is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students, particularly in mechanical, production, and civil engineering.
- Introduction to composite materials and their properties
- Overview of manufacturing and fabrication methods for composites
- Analysis of the elastic properties of composite laminates
- Micromechanical approach for studying the stiffness and strength of composite materials
- The importance of understanding composite materials in various engineering applications
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter one provides a comprehensive introduction to composite materials, covering their historical background, types, applications, and key components. It delves into the concept of cores in composites and explores the characteristics of semi-crystalline polymers.
Chapter two focuses on the manufacturing and fabrication of composites, examining various methods used to create these materials. It includes discussions on mold design, alternative fabrication techniques, and tooling considerations.
Chapter three delves into the elastic properties of composites, exploring the structure of these materials and analyzing their mechanical properties. It examines the stiffness and strength of a fiber-reinforced lamina and provides an overview of analytical modeling for composite laminates.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this textbook revolves around fibrous composite laminates, exploring their elastic properties and fabrication methods. Key themes include micromechanical analysis, stiffness and strength of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and the application of these materials in various engineering disciplines.
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- Osama Mohammed Elmardi Suleiman Khayal (Author), 2022, Properties of Fibrous Composite Structures. Elastic Properties and Manufacturing of Composite Laminates, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1298479
