1st Edition

Composite Materials and Processing

By M. Balasubramanian Copyright 2014
    648 Pages 178 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    648 Pages 178 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Composite Materials and Processing provides the science and technology of processing several composites using different processing methods, and includes collective information on the processing of common and advanced composite materials. It also weighs the advantages and disadvantages of various processing methods. This book is suitable for materials scientists, and graduate students, as well as for practicing engineers in composite industries.

    The book describes the basis for the performance of different reinforcements and matrix materials, highlights technological advancements, and significant points to consider in various processing methods. It dedicates an entire chapter to carbon-carbon composites, introducing the important properties and applications of various composites, and an additional chapter focuses exclusively on the processing of different nanocomposites.

    • Offers up-to-date information on composite materials processing

    • Contains material that is easy to read and understand

    • Includes study questions and a bibliography in each chapter

    • Provides simple laboratory experiments in the appendix

    The author of Composite Materials and Processing takes into consideration that readers may have no prior knowledge about composite materials processing. He breaks down in layman’s terms in-depth information about what composites are, and how they work.

    Introduction to Composites

    Definition

    Brief History of Composites

    Classification

    Advantages of Composites

    Disadvantages of Composites

    Properties of Composites

    Applications

    Questions

    Bibliography

    Reference

    Dispersed Phase

    Fiber Reinforcements

    Particulate Materials

    Nano-reinforcements

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Further Reading

    Matrix Materials

    Polymer Matrix

    Metallic Matrix Materials

    Ceramic Matrix Materials

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Polymer Matrix Composites

    Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites

    Advances in Polymer Matrix Composites

    Structure and Properties of PMCs

    Environmental Effects on PMCs

    Applications of PMCs

    Recycling of PMCs

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Further Reading

    Metal Matrix Composites

    Selection of Reinforcements

    Processing of Metal Matrix Composites

    Secondary Processing

    Machining and Joining of MMCs

    Properties of Metal Matrix Composites

    Applications of Metal Matrix Composites

    Recycling of Metal Matrix Composites

    Concluding Remarks

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Ceramic Matrix Composites

    Failure Behavior of CMCs

    Toughening Mechanisms in CMCs

    Processing of Ceramic Matrix Composites

    Mechanical Properties of CMCs

    Thermal Conductivity

    Wear Behavior

    Applications

    Concluding Remarks on CMCs

    Cement-Based Composites

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Carbon–Carbon Composites

    Carbon Fiber Reinforcements

    Matrix Systems

    Processing of C/C Composites

    Microstructure of Carbon–Carbon Composites

    Properties of C/C Composites

    Oxidation Protection of C/C Composites

    Applications of C/C Composites

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Nanocomposites

    Polymer Nanocomposites

    Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

    Ceramic Nanocomposites

    Questions

    Bibliography

    References

    Further Reading

    Appendix: Laboratory Practice

    Index

    Biography

    M. Balasubramanian

    "I look forward to using this very comprehensive and well organized reference book on composites. It’ll be useful as an instructional tool as well as in practice. … It covers a lot of the material that I am familiar with but also gives me an opportunity to learn about what I would consider esoteric types of composites."
    ––Jerome O’Connor, University at Buffalo, New York, USA

    "It is a well written technical book that doesn't get bogged down in theory but lays a good foundation on the basics. This book is loaded with information concerning every aspect of composites processing, starting from the constituent materials to various processing methods for different class of composites, including nanocomposites. The advantages and disadvantages of different composite processing methods have been presented to help the selection of appropriate processing method. The properties and applications of various composites are also highlighted. This book is incredibly easy to understand and I really enjoyed reading this book."

    --- Manoj Gupta, National University of Singapore