Introduction to Composite Materials

by StephenW. Tsai

Overview

A widely used basic text by two recognized authorities. A unified and disciplined approach; advanced concepts reduced to easy-to-use charts, formulas and numerical examples.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877622888
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1980
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	466
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

StephenW. Tsai

Table of Contents

Preface, notation and terminology, 1: stiffness of unidirectional composites, 2: transformation of stress and strain, 3: off-axis stiffness of unidirectional composites, 4: in-plane stiffness of symmetric laminates, 5: flexural stiffness of symmetric sandwich laminates, 6: properties of general laminates, 7: strength of composite materials, 8: hygrothermal behavior, 9: micromechanics, appendix A transformation equations, appendix B unit conversion tables, appendix C general references, Index

Editorial Reviews

"Explains fully the principles governing the structural behavior of composite materials and discusses the unique opportunities in design these materials offer. . . ." -Mechanical Engineering (ASME)

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