Ebook: Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures

The 2nd edition of this best-selling book provides an introduction to virtually all aspects of the technology of composite materials as used in aeronautical design and structure. The text discusses important differences in the technology of composites from that of metals--intrinsic substantive differences and their implications for manufacturing processes, structural design procedures, and in-service performance of the materials, particularly regarding the cause and nature of damage that may be sustained.
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Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Basic Principles of Fiber Composite Materials
3. Fibers for Polymer-Matrix Composites
4. Polymeric Matrix Materials
5. Component Form and Manufacture
6. Structural Analysis
7. Mechanical Property Measurement
8. Properties of Composite Systems
9. Joining of Composite Structures
10. Repair Technology
11. Quality Assurance
12. Aircraft Applications and Design Issues
13. Airworthiness Considerations For Airframe Structures
14. Three-Dimensionally Reinforced Preforms and Composites
15. Smart Structures
16. Knowledge-Based Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, and Finite Element Analysis
Appendix: Overview of Some Sensors and Actuators Used for Smart Structure Applications
Index