Mechanics of composite materials

This book provides a complete introduction to the mechanical behavior of composite materials. The second edition offers complete introductory treatment of polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix, and carbon-carbon matrix composites. It details micromechanical analysis of a lamina, and macromech...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author Kaw, Autar K.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, 2006.
Edition2nd ed.
SeriesMechanical engineering series (Boca Raton, Fla.)
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
Full text
ISBN9781628709278
1628709278
9781523107261
152310726X
9781420058291
1420058290
0849313430
9780849313431
9780429125393
0429125399
Physical Description1 online resource (466 pages) : illustrations

Cover

Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to composite materials
  • 2. Macromechanical analysis of a lamina
  • 3. Micromechanical analysis of a lamina
  • 4. Macromechanical analysis of laminates
  • 5. Failure, analysis, and design of laminates
  • 6. Bending of beams
  • Index.