Introduction to Composite Materials

by Hong T. Hahn, Stephen W. 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:	9781351437110
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	05/02/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	466
File size:	19 MB
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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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