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
