ABSTRACT

A thorough and understandable guide to the properties and design of structural composites. It derives from the author's many years of experience of research, industrial development and teaching.

chapter 1|20 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|41 pages

Properties of composites

chapter 3|100 pages

Classical theory of elasticity and mechanics

chapter 5|42 pages

Anisotropic elasticity

chapter 7|60 pages

Plates and panels of composite materials

chapter 8|24 pages

Failure of composites

chapter 9|30 pages

joints

chapter 10|39 pages

Design