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Introduction To Composite Materials

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The behavior of structures composed of composite materials

Part of the book series: Mechanics of Structural Systems ((MSSY,volume 5))

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The combination of materials to form a new material system with enhanced material properties is a well documented historical fact. For example, the ancient Jewish workers during their tenure under the Pharaohs used chopped straws in bricks as a means of enhancing their structural integrity. The Japanese Samurai warriors were known to use laminated metals in the forging of their swords to obtain desirable material properties. Even certain artisans from the Mediterranean and Far East used a form of composite technology in molding art works which were fabricated by layering cut paper in various sizes for producing desired shapes and contours.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA

    J. R. Vinson

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

    R. L. Sierakowski

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Vinson, J.R., Sierakowski, R.L. (1987). Introduction To Composite Materials. In: The behavior of structures composed of composite materials. Mechanics of Structural Systems, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5187-7_1

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