An Introduction to Composite Materials (Paperback, 2 Revised edition)

From the preface to first edition; Preface to second edition; 1. General introduction; 2. Fibres and matrices; 3. Fibre architecture; 4. Elastic deformation of long-fibre composites; 5. Elastic deformation of laminates; 6. Stresses and strains in short-fibre composites; 7. The interface region; 8. Strength of composites; 9. Toughness of composites; 10. Thermal behaviour of composites; 11. Fabrication; 12. Applications; Appendix: nomenclature; Author index; Subject index.