| Description |
329 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm + 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.) |
| Series |
Mechanical engineering series |
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Advanced topics in mechanical engineering series.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction to Composite Materials -- Ch. 2. Macromechanical Analysis of a Lamina -- Ch. 3. Micromechanical Analysis of a Lamina -- Ch. 4. Macromechanical Analysis of Laminates -- Ch. 5. Failure, Analysis, and Design of Laminates -- Ch. 6. Promal Software Package: A User's Guide |
| Summary |
This innovative book provides a complete introduction to the mechanical behavior of composites. Geared to upper-level and graduate students, or practicing engineers and scientists interested in updating their knowledge, Mechanics of Composite Materials emphasizes an overview of composites, followed by basic mechanical behavior of composites. The text is supplemented by a professional software package, PROMAL, which allows the reader/user to conduct studies, compare theories, design structures, and quickly access the information in tables and graphs |
| Notes |
Accompanying computer disk, "Promal", catalogued separately |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying computer disk: IPM-PC computer with Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later; Microsoft MS-DOS version 6.0 later; 8 MB of available memory; one 3.5 inch high density disk drive and a hard disk with 4 MB available; EGA or higher resolution monitor, and mouse |
| Subject |
Composite materials -- Mechanical properties.
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| LC no. |
96041736 |
| ISBN |
0849396565 (acid-free paper) |
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