490 Pages
140 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
490 Pages
by
CRC Press
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In 1997, Dr. Kaw introduced the first edition of Mechanics of Composite Materials , receiving high praise for its comprehensive scope and detailed examples. He also introduced the groundbreaking PROMAL software, a valuable tool for designing and analyzing structures made of composite materials. Updated and expanded to reflect recent advances in the field, this Second Edition retains all of the... Read more
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Classi?cation
Recycling Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Mechanics Terminology
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
MACROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF A LAMINA
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Review of De?nitions
Hooke's Law for Different Types of Materials
Hooke's Law for a Two-Dimensional Unidirectional Lamina
Hooke's Law for a Two-Dimensional Angle Lamina
Engineering Constants of an Angle Lamina
Invariant Form of Stiffness and Compliance Matrices for an Angle Lamina
Strength Failure Theories of an Angle Lamina
Hygrothermal Stresses and Strains in a Lamina
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
APPENDIX A: MATRIX ALGEBRA
Key Terms
APPENDIX B: TRANSFORMATION OF STRESSES AND STRAINS
Transformation of Stress
Transformation of Strains
Key Terms
MICROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF A LAMINA
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Volume and Mass Fractions, Density, and Void Content
Evaluation of the Four Elastic Moduli
Ultimate Strengths of a Unidirectional Lamina
Coefficients of Thermal Expansion
Coefficients of Moisture Expansion
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
MACROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF LAMINATES
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Laminate Code
Stress-Strain Relations for a Laminate
In-Plane and Flexural Modulus of a Laminate
Hygrothermal Effects in a Laminate
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
FAILURE, ANALYSIS, AND DESIGN OF LAMINATES
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Special Cases of Laminates
Failure Criterion for a Laminate
Design of a Laminated Composite
Other Mechanical Design Issues
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
BENDING OF BEAMS
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Symmetric Beams
Nonsymmetric Beams
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
INDEX
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Classi?cation
Recycling Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Mechanics Terminology
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
MACROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF A LAMINA
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Review of De?nitions
Hooke's Law for Different Types of Materials
Hooke's Law for a Two-Dimensional Unidirectional Lamina
Hooke's Law for a Two-Dimensional Angle Lamina
Engineering Constants of an Angle Lamina
Invariant Form of Stiffness and Compliance Matrices for an Angle Lamina
Strength Failure Theories of an Angle Lamina
Hygrothermal Stresses and Strains in a Lamina
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
APPENDIX A: MATRIX ALGEBRA
Key Terms
APPENDIX B: TRANSFORMATION OF STRESSES AND STRAINS
Transformation of Stress
Transformation of Strains
Key Terms
MICROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF A LAMINA
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Volume and Mass Fractions, Density, and Void Content
Evaluation of the Four Elastic Moduli
Ultimate Strengths of a Unidirectional Lamina
Coefficients of Thermal Expansion
Coefficients of Moisture Expansion
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
MACROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF LAMINATES
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Laminate Code
Stress-Strain Relations for a Laminate
In-Plane and Flexural Modulus of a Laminate
Hygrothermal Effects in a Laminate
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
FAILURE, ANALYSIS, AND DESIGN OF LAMINATES
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Special Cases of Laminates
Failure Criterion for a Laminate
Design of a Laminated Composite
Other Mechanical Design Issues
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
BENDING OF BEAMS
Chapter Objectives
Introduction
Symmetric Beams
Nonsymmetric Beams
Summary
Key Terms
Exercise Set
References
INDEX
Biography
Autar K. Kaw
