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ASM Handbook, Volume 21 - Composites

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Edited by: Miracle, Daniel B.; Donaldson, Steven L. © 2001 ASM International

 

Description: This handbook is intended to be a resource volume for non-specialists who are interested in gaining a practical working knowledge of the capabilities and applications of composite materials.
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Expand this node Front Matter
Preface
Table of Contents
Introduction to Composites
Expand this node 1. Introduction to Composites
Constituent Materials
Expand this node 2. Introduction to Constituent Materials
Expand this node 3. Introduction to Reinforcing Fibers
Expand this node 4. Glass Fibers
Expand this node 5. Carbon Fibers
Expand this node 6. Aramid Fibers
Expand this node 7. Ceramic Fibers
Expand this node 8. Discontinuous Reinforcements for Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 9. Continuous Fiber Reinforcements for Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 10. Fabrics and Preforms
Expand this node 11. Braiding
Expand this node 12. Epoxy Resins
Expand this node 13. Polyester Resins
Expand this node 14. Bismaleimide Resins
Expand this node 15. Polyimide Resins
Expand this node 16. Phenolic Resins
Expand this node 17. Cyanate Ester Resins
Expand this node 18. Thermoplastic Resins
Expand this node 19. Molding Compounds
Expand this node 20. Metallic Matrices
Expand this node 21. Ceramic Matrices
Expand this node 22. Carbon Matrices
Expand this node 23. Interfaces and Interphases
Expand this node 24. Lightweight Structural Cores
Expand this node 25. Bio-Based Resins and Natural Fibers
Engineering Mechanics, Analysis, and Design
Expand this node 26. Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, Analysis, and Design
Expand this node 27. Micromechanics
Expand this node 28. Macromechanics Analysis of Laminate Properties
Expand this node 29. Characterizing Strength from a Structural Design Perspective
Expand this node 30. Fracture Mechanics of Composite Delamination
Expand this node 31. Hygrothermal Behavior
Expand this node 32. Fatigue and Life Prediction
Expand this node 33. Damping Properties
Expand this node 34. Bolted and Bonded Joints
Expand this node 35. Instability Considerations
Expand this node 36. Damage Tolerance
Expand this node 37. Out-of-Plane Analysis
Expand this node 38. Analysis of Sandwich Structures
Expand this node 39. Finite Element Analysis
Expand this node 40. Computer Programs
Expand this node 41. Testing and Analysis Correlation
Expand this node 42. Design Criteria
Expand this node 43. Design Allowables
Expand this node 44. Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
Expand this node 45. Design, Tooling, and Manufacturing Interaction
Expand this node 46. Cost Analysis
Expand this node 47. Rapid Prototyping
Expand this node 48. Design Guidelines
Expand this node 49. Engineering Mechanics and Analysis of Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 50. Fracture Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic-Matrix Composites
Manufacturing Processes
Expand this node 51. Introduction to Manufacturing of Polymer-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 52. Process Modeling
Expand this node 53. Composite Tooling
Expand this node 54. Electroformed Nickel Tooling
Expand this node 55. Elastomeric Tooling
Expand this node 56. Open Molding: Hand Lay-up and Spray-up
Expand this node 57. Custom Sailing Yacht Design and Manufacture
Expand this node 58. Prepreg and Ply Cutting
Expand this node 59. Manual Prepreg Lay-up
Expand this node 60. Fiber Placement
Expand this node 61. Automated Tape Laying
Expand this node 62. Curing
Expand this node 63. Resin Transfer Molding and Structural Reaction Injection Molding
Expand this node 64. Vacuum Infusion
Expand this node 65. Compression Molding
Expand this node 66. Filament Winding
Expand this node 67. Pultrusion
Expand this node 68. Tube Rolling
Expand this node 69. Thermoplastic Composites Manufacturing
Expand this node 70. Processing of Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 71. Processing of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 72. Processing of Carbon-Carbon Composites
Post-Processing and Assembly
Expand this node 73. Introduction to Post-Processing and Assembly
Expand this node 74. Machining, Trimming, and Routing of Polymer-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 75. Secondary Adhesive Bonding of Polymer-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 76. Processing and Joining of Thermoplastic Composites
Expand this node 77. Hole Drilling in Polymer-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 78. Mechanical Fastener Selection
Expand this node 79. Environmental Protection and Sealing
Expand this node 80. Extrusion of Particle-Reinforced Aluminum Composites
Expand this node 81. Post-Processing and Assembly of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
Quality Assurance
Expand this node 82. Introduction to Quality Assurance
Expand this node 83. Resin Properties Analysis
Expand this node 84. Tooling and Assembly Quality Control
Expand this node 85. Reinforcing Material Lay-up Quality Control
Expand this node 86. Cure Monitoring and Control
Expand this node 87. Nondestructive Testing
Expand this node 88. Quality Assurance of Metal-Matrix Composites
Testing and Certification
Expand this node 89. Introduction to Testing and Certification
Expand this node 90. Overview of Testing and Certification
Expand this node 91. Test Program Planning
Expand this node 92. Constituent Materials Testing
Expand this node 93. Lamina and Laminate Nonmechanical Testing
Expand this node 94. Lamina and Laminate Mechanical Testing
Expand this node 95. Element and Subcomponent Testing
Expand this node 96. Full-Scale Structural Testing
Properties and Performance
Expand this node 97. Properties and Performance of Polymer-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 98. Properties of Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 99. Properties and Performance of Ceramic-Matrix and Carbon-Carbon Composites
Product Reliability, Maintainability, and Repair
Expand this node 100. Introduction to Product Reliability, Maintainability, and Repair
Expand this node 101. Designing for Repairability
Expand this node 102. Repair Engineering and Design Considerations
Expand this node 103. Repair Applications, Quality Control, and Inspection
Expand this node 104. Ship Structure Repairs
Expand this node 105. Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
Expand this node 106. Maintainability Issues
Expand this node 107. Bonded Repair of Metal Structures Using Composites
Expand this node 108. Worldwide Repair Standardization
Expand this node 109. Product Reliability, In-Service Experience, and Lessons Learned
Failure Analysis
Expand this node 110. Introduction to Failure Analysis
Expand this node 111. Failure Causes
Expand this node 112. Failure Analysis Procedures
Expand this node 113. Visual Analysis, Nondestructive Testing, and Destructive Testing
Expand this node 114. Microscopy
Expand this node 115. Thermal Analysis
Expand this node 116. Fractography
Expand this node 117. Case Histories
Expand this node 118. Fatigue Properties and Quantitative Fractography of Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 119. Failure Analysis of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
Recycling and Disposal
120. Introduction to Recycling and Disposal of Composites
Expand this node 121. Recycling and Disposal of Polymer-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 122. Recycling and Disposal of Metal-Matrix Composites
Applications and Experience
Expand this node 123. Introduction to Applications
Expand this node 124. Automotive Applications
Expand this node 125. Automotive Applications of Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 126. Space Applications
Expand this node 127. Aeronautical Applications of Metal-Matrix Composites
Expand this node 128. High-Temperature Applications
Expand this node 129. Aircraft Applications
Expand this node 130. Applications of Carbon-Carbon Composites
Expand this node 131. Sports and Recreation Equipment Applications
Expand this node 132. Thermal Management and Electronic Packaging Applications
Expand this node 133. Marine Applications
Expand this node 134. Civil Infrastructure Applications
Expand this node 135. Applications of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
Reference Information
Glossary of Terms
Metric Conversion Guide
Abbreviations and Symbols
Expand this node Index