An introduction to automotive composites [electronic resource] / editors, Nick Tucker and Kevin Lindsey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tucker, Nick.

Lindsey, Kevin A., 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composite materials in automobiles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 p.)

Place of Publication:

Shrewsbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Composites are being used more and more in the automotive industry, because of their strength, weight, quality and cost advantages. In 1998-1999, to further knowledge of composites, the Rover Group in conjunction with the Warwick Manufacturing Group devised a Composite Awareness course. This book is an updated and expanded version of the course notes. This book is intended to give readers an appreciation of composites, materials properties, manufacturing technologies and the wider implications of using composites in the automotive sector. It will be useful for those already working with compos

Contents:

Introduction; What are Composites?; Polymer Chemistry and Physics; Composite Ingredients; General Properties of Composites - Stiffness,Strength and Toughness; How Can We Use Composites in Car Manufacture?; Manufacturing with Thermoset Composites; Manufacturing with Thermoplastic Composites; Economics of Composites Manufacture; What to do with Composites at the End of Vehicle Life; The Future of Composites; Design Guidelines for Composites; Now read on...; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Contributors; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-62870-907-3

1-281-77539-8

9786611775391

1-84735-170-0

OCLC:

568032955