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Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, 2nd Edition

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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.

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.

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.

This textbook is aimed at graduate students but it is not good for an undergraduate course such as senior technical elective because it is very light on design considerations and design examples. No software is provided so the students will have to spend lots of time programming. Appendix 5 "Computer Programs for Laminate Analysis" is worthless; a one-page table listing Matlab, Mathcad, Maple, and references to commercial finite element programs, none of which are used in the textbook. The 3rd Edition only adds a chapter on "plates and beams" and another on "emerging composite materials"; if you have the 2nd edition you don't need a new copy.