Ratna D. Polymer Matrix Composite Materials. Structural and Functional App 2024

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The book provides accessible and comprehensive information on polymer matrix composites. It presents the basic concept of design of composite materials. It includes chapters on materials testing and characterization, such as mechanical testing and thermal analysis, and lifetime prediction. It discusses both structural and functional applications.
Offers comprehensive information on processing, properties and applications polymer matrix composites.
Presents and reviews the recent development in the field e.g. damage tolerant composites, biocomposites, additive manufacturing.
Includes latest techniques of performance evaluation and life time assessment of composite materials.
Offers comprehensive information on processing, properties and applications polymer matrix composites.
Presents and reviews the recent development in the field e.g. damage tolerant composites, biocomposites, additive manufacturing.
Introduction to composite materials
Thermoplastic matrix composites (TMC)
Thermosetting polymer-based composites
Elastomer-based composites
Smart composites
Experimental techniques
Lifetime estimation of polymer matrix composite