Fundamental principles of fiber reinforced composites

Abstract

Specific Strength and Specific Modulus - Materials and Processing - Anisotropy of Stress - Anisotropy of Elasticity - Elasticity of Orthotropic Laminates - Anisotropy of Thermal Expansion - Stresses in a Plate Arising from the Presence of a Hole - Fracture and Fracture Mechanics - Anisotropy of Strength - Environmental Degradation - Joining and Repair - Non-Destructive Evaluation