Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials: (Series in Materials Science and Engineering)

The intention of this book is to introduce fibre reinforced composite materials to the educated reader who may have little or no previous knowledge of the subject. Beginning with the history of the subject and examples of such materials, this book discusses the various fibres in use and their individual properties, matrices, the micromechanics of reinforcement, laminate theory, composite manufacture and ceramic matrix composites. One chapter is devoted entirely to quality control of these matrials and non-destructive testing techniques.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Production and Markets Applications Conclusions Bibliography Revision Exercises Fibre Reinforcements Fibre Development Organic Fibres Glass Fibres Chemical Vapor Deposition Monofilaments Carbon Fibes Alumina-based Fibres SiC-based Fibres Continuous Monocrystalline Filaments Whiskers Statistical Analysis of Fibre Properties Conclusion Revision Exercises References Organic Matrices Introduction Resin Structure Matrix Mechanical Behavior Thermosetting Matrix Systems Thermoplastic Matrix Materials Properties of Fibre Reinforced Composites Conclusions Revision Exercises References Composite Manufacturing Processes Introduction Reinforcements Resin Matrix Processes Metal Matrix Composite Manufacture Carbon-carbon Composites Ceramic Matrix Composites Revision Exercises References Constitutive Relations of a Continuum and Their Applications to Composite Behavior Introduction Principle of Determinism Principle of Local Action Principle of Material Frame-indifference Thermodynamically Admissible Processes Anisotropic Linear Elastic Materials Material Symmetry Monoclinic Material Orthotropic Material Transversally Isotropic Material Isotropic Materials Plane Stress Assumption Transformation of Stresses and Strains Transformed Constitutive Law of Lamina Conclusion Revision Exercises Reference Micromechanical Models of Composite Behavior Introduction Principles of Homogenization Theory of "Effective Moduli" Methods Effective Moduli: The Rule of Mixtures "Self-consistent" Models "Bounding" Methods The "Averaging Method" for a Periodic Medium Conclusion Revision Exercises References Micromechanisms of Reinforcement and Failure Fibre-matrix Load Transfer Unidirectional reinforcement Off-axis Loading Crossplied Composites Reinforcement Efficiency of a Crossplied Composite Compressive Behavior Short fibre Composites Failure of a Composite The Process of Crack Propagation Conclusion Revision Exercises References Theory and Analysis of Laminated Composites Basic Lamina and Laminated Structures First-Order Two-Dimensional Analysis Three-Dimensional Approach Conclusions Revision Exercises Failure Criteria for Composites Introduction The Ply Strength Constants Maximum Stress Criterion and Strain Criterion Quadratic Criterion in Stress Space or in Strain Space Transformation Equations for Failure Criteria Progressive Ply Failures in Laminates Physical Failure Mechanisms in Composite Materials Conclusions Revision Exercises References Damage in Composites: From Physical Mechanisms to Modeling Failure Criteria Based on a Multi-scale Approach Intra-ply Cracking or Multiple Transverse Cracking Inter-ply Cracking: Delamination Fibre Breakage Conclusion Revision Exercises References The Long-Term Behavior of Composite Materials Introduction The Effects of Long-term Mechanical Loading on Advanced Fibre Composites Fatigue Deterioration of Composites Environmental Aging Corrosion of Metal Matrix Composites Ceramic Matrix Composites Conclusions Revision Exercises References