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Composite Materials

Science and Engineering

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  • © 1987

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Authors:
  1. Krishan Kumar Chawla

    1. Dept. of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, USA

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Part of the book series: Materials Research and Engineering (MATERIALS)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
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  2. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

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      Pages 3-5

    3. Fibers

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 6-57

    4. Matrix Materials

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 58-78

    5. Interfaces

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 79-86

  3. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
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    2. Polymer Matrix Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 89-101

    3. Metal Matrix Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 102-133

    4. Ceramic Matrix Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 134-149

    5. Carbon Fiber Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 150-163

    6. Multifilamentary Superconducting Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 164-174

  4. Part III

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 175-175
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    2. Micromechanics of Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 177-203

    3. Macromechanics of Composites

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 204-228

    4. Strength, Fracture, Fatigue, and Design

      • Krishan Kumar Chawla
      Pages 229-258

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 259-N2
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About this book

Composite Materials Science and Engineering focuses on the structure-property relationships in composite materials. A detailed description is given of how microstructure of different fibers (such as glass, Kevlar, polyethylene, carbon, boron, silicon, carbide, alumina etc.) controls their characteristics. The important role of interface in composite materials is discussed. Up to date information about the recent advances in polymer matrix-, metal matrix-, and ceramic matrix composites is provided. Micro- and macromechanical aspects of composite materials as well as their strength, fracture, and design aspects are described in detail - always emphasizing the basic theme of how the structure controls the resultant properties. Extensive use is made of micrographs and line drawings to bring home to the reader the importance of structure-property relationships in composites. Throughout the book, examples are given from practical applications of composites in various fields. Extensive references to the literature, general bibliography, as well as practice problems are provided. The book is intended for undergraduates (senior level) and first year graduate students as well as the practicing engineer/scientist in the industry.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, USA

    Krishan Kumar Chawla

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