The Behavior of Structures Composed of Composite Materials
Date: 31 Jan 2007, 13:18
(Solid Mechanics and Its Applications) 1402009046, Pages: 456
A textbook for engineering students that examines mechanical characteristics of structural components
composed of composite materials. The first edition (no date noted) appended answers to some problems;
the second says instructors must contact the authors for them.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1 Introduction to Composite Materials 1 2 Anisotropic Elasticity and Composite Laminate Theory 39 3 Plates and Panels of Composite Materials 87 4 Beams, Columns and Rods of Composite Materials 155 5 Composite Material Shells 215 6 Energy Methods For Composite Material Structures 259 7 Strength and Failure Theories 303 8 Joining of Composite Material Structures 333 9 Introduction to Composite Design 361 App. A-1 Micromechanics 375 App. A-2 Test Standards for Polymer Matrix Composites 391 App. A-3 Properties of Various Polymer Composites 393 Author Index 397 Subject Index 401