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Introduction
In this chapter, we introduce the subject of composite materials. An operational definition is given. Different are described: fiber reinforced , particle reinforced , and .
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Nonconventional Composites
In this chapter, we describe some : , , , of different types, , and fiber metal .
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Designing with Composites
is different from that in monolithic materials. There are certain advantages of using composites in structural design. are described. for fiber reinforced are described.
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Repair and Recycling of Composites
The subject of has assumed great importance since large-scale applications, especially in the aerospace and wind industries. Different such as , , and are described. This is followed by a description o...
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Carbon Fiber/Carbon Matrix Composites
Carbon/carbon are special kind of composite that consists of carbon fibers embedded in a carbonaceous matrix. Carbon is an excellent high temperature material when used in an inert or nonoxidizing atmosphere...
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Mechanical Testing of Single Fibers
Materials in the form of long fibers are used in a variety of structural applications. Examples include cables, ropes, woven or nonwoven fabrics, and as reinforcements in composite materials. Thus, it is impor...
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Fatigue and Creep
Definition of cyclic fatigue is given. Stress versus cycles (S–N) curves are described. The in PMC and CMC is described. This is followed by a discussion of fatigue crack in composites. Fatigue of ceramic ...
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Matrix Materials
Different types of (polymers, metals, and ceramics) are described in this chapter. Specifically, structure and properties of , , , , , , and are described.
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Polymer Matrix Composites
Polymer matrix (PMCs) are the most important . The interface in different PMCs is described. The , structure, properties, and applications of glass fiber/ , carbon fiber/ , aramid fiber/ , and polyethylene...
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Ceramic Matrix Composites
Ceramic materials have a very attractive package of properties: high strength and high stiffness at high temperatures, chemical inertness, low density, etc. What they lack is toughness. The ceramic matrix comp...
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Multifilamentary Superconducting Composites
Superconductivity is a very important subject. What is important to realize is that we need composites to make it possible to make economically viable superconductors. Composite material aspects of niobium-b...
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Micromechanics of Composites
This chapter is devoted to micromechanics of composites. Properties such as density, mechanical properties, and elastic constants are described. Halpin–Tsai equations are described to predict the elastic const...
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Monotonic Strength and Fracture
In this chapter, we describe the behavior of fiber reinforced at ambient temperatures. The term monotonic behavior means behavior under an applied stress that increases in one direction, i.e., not a cyclic lo...
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Reinforcements
Different types of are described in this chapter. Fiber , an important attribute, is defined and a mathematical expression is derived. , structure, and properties of particles, aramid, polyethylene, ( ),...
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Interfaces
Interface is very important in composites. A definition of interface is given. Important attributes of interface are described. , , , , single-fiber tests, , and are described.
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Metal Matrix Composites
Metal matrix consist of a metal or an alloy as the continuous matrix and a that can be particle, short fiber or whisker, or continuous fiber. In this chapter, we first describe important techniques to proc...
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Macromechanics of Composites
This chapter is devoted to macromechanics of composites. Elastic constants of and elastic constants of are described. are next. This is followed by a description of fiber reinforced their , force resu...
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Living Reference Work Entry In depth
Mechanical Testing of Single Fibers
Materials in the form of long fibers are used in a variety of structural applications. Examples include cables, ropes, woven or nonwoven fabrics, and as reinforcements in composite materials. Thus, it is impor...
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Reference Work Entry In depth
Thermal Shock Behavior of Ceramic Matrix Composites
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