| Description |
xiv, 562 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Fibers, matrices, and fabrication of composites -- 3. Behavior of unidirectional composites -- 4. Short-fiber composites -- 5. Analysis of an orthotropic lamina -- 6. Analysis of laminated composites -- 7. Analysis of laminated plates and beams -- 8. Advanced topics in fiber composites -- 9. Performance of fiber composites : fatigue, impact, and environmental effects -- 10. Experimental characterization of composites -- 11. Emerging composite materials -- App. 1. Matrices and tensors -- App. 2. Equations of theory of elasticity -- App. 3. Laminate orientation code -- App. 4. Properties of fiber composites -- App. 5. Computer programs for laminate analysis |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
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Previous ed.: published as by Bhagwan D. Agarwal and Lawrence J. Broutman. 1990 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fibrous composites.
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Reinforced plastics.
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| Author |
Broutman, Lawrence J.
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Chandrashekhara, K.
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| LC no. |
2005044699 |
| ISBN |
0471268917 (cloth) |
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