Description
Book SynopsisAn increase in the use of composite materials has led to a greater demand for engineers versed in the design of structures made from such materials. This book demonstrates advanced concepts and emphasises structures. More than 300 illustrations, 50 fully worked problems, and material properties data sets are included.
Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This book will be useful to graduate students, researchers and engineers seeking to learn more about the mechanics of composites and the applications of composite materials.' Engineering Designer
Table of ContentsPreface; List of symbols; 1. Introduction; 2. Displacements, strains, stresses; 3. Laminated composites; 4. Thin plates; 5. Sandwich plates; 6. Beams; 7. Beams with shear deformation; 8. Shells; 9. Finite element analysis; 10. Failure criteria; 11. Micromechanics; Appendix A. Cross-sectional properties of thin-walled composite beams; Appendix B. Buckling loads and natural frequencies of orthotropic beams with shear deformation; Appendix C. Typical material properties; Index.
