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Understanding Aircraft Composite Construction: Basics of Materials and Techniques for the Non-Engineer

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The book is written in plain language, but is crafted so as to keep a complete explaination of all topics in the book. The reader will obtain a good general knowledge on composites; from how they are created, why they are so strong, durability & choising where they are applied plus various tooling techniques.

I found the book easy to read, well explained and written for the average person with a practicle mind. The math is kept to a minimum, but is easy to understand that which is included. I have lent the book to an Engineer friend, who thought it good revision on a topic he had not used for a time.

A worth while, informative book, at a reasonable cost.

This book offers a good introduction to the engineering principles that apply to composite materials in aviation. This will get you started with concepts, not figures. It will help hobbyists (especially RC builders) get a basic grip on materials and theory sufficient to improve the quality of your composite products.

This is a good book. A large portion of the book (at the back) has exercises that you can do to try out your skills described in the book. The content is written very well and it is well illustrated. It presents the same content I have read in other books in a very nice fashion. Possibly the improved explanation is what commands the high price.

Mr. Smith does a good job of explaining a subject that most readers will have no basic beforehand knowledge on. I am still digesting both of his latest books, but I am well pleased with them. You will need to actually do some of what he explains in his writings to get maximum benifit from his books, but I think his technical explanations will help a person to get started with this new technology.