Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials

by Mark E. Tuttle

Overview

Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials, Second Edition introduces the mechanics of composite materials and structures and combines classical lamination theory with macromechanical failure principles for prediction and optimization of composite structural performance. It addresses topics such as high-strength fibers, manufacturing tech

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040176849
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/03/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	292
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Tuttle, Mark E.; Tuttle, Mark E.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Review of Force, Stress, and Strain Tensors. Material Properties. Elastic Response of Anisotropic Materials. Unidirectional Composite Laminates Subject to Plane Stress. Thermomechanical Behavior of Multiangle Composite Laminates. Predicting Failure of a Multiangle Composite Laminate. Composite Beams. Stress Concentrations Near an Elliptical Hole. The Governing Equations of Thin-Plate Theory. Some Exact Solutions for Specially Orthotropic Laminates. Some Approximate Solutions for Symmetric Laminates.