An Introduction to Composite Materials

✍ Scribed by T.W. Clyne, D. Hull

• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 360
• Edition: 3
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Preface to the Third Edition
Nomenclature
1 General Introduction
1.1 Types of Composite Material
1.2 Property Maps and Merit Indices for Composite Systems
1.3 The Concept of Load Transfer
References
2 Fibres, Matrices and Their Architecture in Composites
2.1 Reinforcements
2.2 Statistics of Fibre Tensile Strength
2.3 Matrices
2.4 Long Fibre Composite Architectures
2.5 Short Fibre Configurations
References
3 Elastic Deformation of Long Fibre Composites
3.1 Axial Young’s Modulus
3.2 Transverse Young’s Modulus
3.3 Other Elastic Constants
References
4 Tensor Analysis of Anisotropic Materials and the Elastic Deformation of Laminae
4.1 Tensor Representation of Elastic Deformation
4.2 Stress–Strain Relationships and Engineering Constants
4.3 Off-Axis Elastic Constants of Laminae
References
5 Elastic Deformation of Laminates
5.1 Loading of a Stack of Plies
5.2 Stresses and Distortions in Laminates
6 Stresses and Strains in Short Fibre and Particulate Composites
6.1 The Shear Lag Model
6.2 The Eshelby Method
References
7 The Interface Region
7.1 Bonding Mechanisms
7.2 Experimental Measurement of Bond Strength
7.3 Controlling the Interfacial Bond Strength
References
8 Stress-Based Treatment of the Strength of Composites
8.1 Failure Modes and Strength of Long Fibre Composites
8.2 Failure of Laminae under Off-Axis Loads
8.3 Strength of Laminates
8.4 Failure of Tubes and Pipes under Internal Pressure
References
9 Fracture Mechanics and the Toughness of Composites
9.1 Fracture Mechanics
9.2 Fracture of Composite Materials
9.3 Sub-Critical Crack Growth in Composites
References
10 Thermal Effects in Composites
10.1 Thermal Expansion and Thermal Stresses
10.2 Thermal Cycling Effects
10.3 Time-Dependent Deformation (Creep and Viscous Flow)
10.4 Thermal Conduction
References
11 Surface Coatings as Composite Systems
11.1 Curvature in Substrate–Coating Systems
11.2 Curvatures and Their Measurement in Real Systems
11.3 Spallation (Interfacial Debonding) of Coatings
References
12 Highly Porous Materials as Composite Systems
12.1 Types of Highly Porous Material and Their Production
12.2 Mechanical Properties of Highly Porous Materials
12.3 Permeation of Fluids through Highly Porous Materials
12.4 Thermal Properties of Highly Porous Materials
References
13 Bio-Composites and Recycling
13.1 Biomaterials as Composite Systems
13.2 Cellulose-Based Fibres and Composites
13.3 Ceramic-Based Bio-Composites
13.4 Recycling of Composite Materials
References
14 Scale Effects and Nano-Composites
14.1 Scale Effects in Composite Systems
14.2 Fine-Scale, Carbon-Based Reinforcement
14.3 Composites Containing Nano-Scale Reinforcement
References
15 Fabrication of Composites
15.1 Polymer Matrix Composites
15.2 Metal Matrix Composites
15.3 Ceramic Matrix Composites
References
16 Applications of Composites
16.1 Overview of Composite Usage
16.2 Aerospace and Automotive Applications
16.3 Marine and Wind Energy Applications
16.4 Sports Goods
16.5 High-Temperature Applications
References
Appendix: Questions
Index