Polymer matrix composite materials : structural and functional applications / Debdatta Ratna and Bikash Chandra Chakraborty.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ratna, Debdatta, author.

Chakraborty, B. C., author.

Series:

De Gruyter STEM.

De Gruyter STEM Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymeric composites.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (436 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Germany : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, [2024]

Summary:

The book provides accessible and comprehensive information on polymer matrix composites. It presents the basic concept of design of composite materials. It includes chapters on materials testing and characterization, such as mechanical testing and thermal analysis, and lifetime prediction. It discusses both structural and functional applications. Offers comprehensive information on processing, properties and applications polymer matrix composites Presents and reviews the recent development in the field e.g. damage tolerant composites, biocomposites, additive manufacturing Includes latest techniques of performance evaluation and life time assessment of composite materials

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Contents

About the authors

Chapter 1. Introduction to composite materials

Chapter 2. Thermoplastic matrix composites (TMC)

Chapter 3. Thermosetting polymer-based composites

Chapter 4. Elastomer-based composites

Chapter 5. Smart composites

Chapter 6. Experimental techniques

Chapter 7. Lifetime estimation of polymer matrix composite

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

3-11-078157-3