Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

Bhagwan D. Agarwal (Author), Lawrence J. Broutman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471511528 | ISBN-13: 978-0471511526 | Publication Date: September 24, 1990 | Edition: 2

Having fully established themselves as workable engineering materials, composite materials are now increasingly commonplace around the world. Serves as both a text and reference guide to the behavior of composite materials in different engineering applications. Revised for this Second Edition, the text includes a general discussion of composites as material, practical aspects of design and performance, and further analysis that will be helpful to those engaged in research on composites. Each chapter closes with references for further reading and a set of problems that will be useful in developing a better understanding of the subject.

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Fiber reinforced composite materials are so integral to today,s product manufacture, a world without this innovative technology is impossible to imagine. Now routinely used in such high-tech fields as electronics, automobiles, aircraft, and space vehicles, they are also essential to everyday staples of modern life: containers and piping, sporting goods, and appliances. And no wonder. They offer outstanding mechanical properties, versatility of design, light weight, corrosion and impact resistance, excellent fatigue strength—as well as ease of fabrication. This Second Edition of the reference classic, the standard text for composite materials courses worldwide, offers an unparalleled look at this important class of engineering materials. It offers a comprehensive treatment of the subject—from the mechanics, materials, and analysis of fiber composites, to their fabrication, characterization, and performance in practical design applications—in a single, newly expanded volume. Enhanced coverage, designed to provide a view of the total composites industry, includes a new chapter on fabrication methods with an emphasis on reinforced plastics, new material on experimental methods and fracture mechanics, as well as expanded discussion of predictive techniques, and micromechanics analysis. The balance of the text includes an up-to-date discussion of:

• computer analysis of laminates
• damage identification using nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques
• damage due to low-velocity impact
• influence of moisture on performance of polymer matrix composites
• stress corrosion of glass fibers and glass reinforced plastics

The new revisions in format—numbering of sections and subsections, plus additional subject headings—have made the Second Edition an even more accessible reference for students in mechanics and mechanical and aerospace engineering, as well as professional design engineers. The wealth of exercise problems at the end of each chapter serves to enhance comprehension of the material—both in the classroom and at home. New features include a survey of commercially available computer software packages for calculating lamina and laminate properties, as well as a listing of the properties of commercial composites. Fiber composites, the fruit of pure innovative science, have brought countless improvements to our day-to-day lives. And no other reference to date describes the groundwork for this phenomenon with such clarity and depth. Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, Second Edition is an informative look at one of engineering science’s most fascinating frontiers.

From the Back Cover

The updated edition of the cornerstone introduction to anAlyzing composite materials

Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, Third Edition is a revision of the classic fundamentals book on composite materials. It provides a complete, up-to-date treatment of the mechanics, materials, analysis, fabrication, characterization, and performance of composite materials, complete with numerous worked examples and exercise problems. This Third Edition features new material on such cutting-edge topics as analyzing structures, smart composite structures, and computer software for composite structure analysis.

This Third Edition of the classic text includes greater coverage of composites technology and presents new material on:

• Analysis of laminated plates and beams
• Emerging composite materials
• Measurement of physical properties
• Analysis of orthotropic lamina
• Thermal stresses
• Free-edge effects
• Joints
• Fracture mechanics

Complete with guidance for using the latest MATLAB software for analysis, Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, Third Edition is a must-have for every engineer, scientist, and student in the field. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition (September 24, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471511528
• ISBN-13: 978-0471511526
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,873,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of composite material performance and anlysis, July 4, 2007

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A. Adnan (West Lafayette, Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites (Hardcover)

This book is written in a very systematic manner and covers a broad range of composite materials performance starting from basic mechanics. Some contents are quite unique and I never found other composite books. For example, failure modes of composite materials are well-described and almost all-inclusive. This book shoould be a must read for the begginers who want to learn the subject of composite materials in a short time. Someone who understands the basic of composite and wants to do deep-down research, chapter 3 and 4 would be a great review for them.
Overall, I would rate this book as an excellent overview of performance and mechanics of composite materials.

4.0 out of 5 stars helpful, clear explanations, October 10, 2011

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This review is from: Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites (Hardcover)

Having no background in materials, the course I'm taking in fiber composites was initially a bit of a shock. However, I do have a quantitative background, and between a professor who basically talks through this book and re-reading the book on my own, I was able to pick the subject up quite well. The book includes pictures, diagrams, and detailed explanations and derivations. All very helpful for clearing up the concepts.

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read but only for pro's., February 4, 2011

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Mendel Johannes - See all my reviews

This review is from: Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites (Hardcover)

This book you'll need for studying at CalPoly. Some problems are difficult to solve so you need help from a pro. No book for reading before going to bed.