Primer on Composite Materials Analysis (revised) / Edition 2

by John C. Halpin

Overview

A widely used intermediate short text by a composite materials pioneer. Both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of analysis are explained. The presentation is concise and tightly organized.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877627548
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/15/1992
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

J.C. Halpin

Table of Contents

Introduction - Properties of an Orthotropic Lamina - Laminated Composites - Strength - Analysis - Structure Property Relationships - Characterization and Behavior of Structures - Appendices: Matrices and Tensors; Equilibrium Equations for Plates; Trigonometric Functions

Editorial Reviews

"Admirably suited for the student or practicing engineer who wishes to gain a sound, basic knowledge of the structural analysis of anisotropic layered systems."
-Applied Mechanics Reviews (ASME)

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