FUNDAMENTALS OF FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS 2ED (HB 2021) Hardcover

The second edition of Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials offers a thoroughly updated and authoritative introduction to fibre-reinforced composites, a field experiencing continuous expansion across diverse industries—from food packaging to aerospace—and playing a key role in addressing environmental challenges, such as supporting the emerging hydrogen economy. This book begins with a concise history of composites, followed by an overview of their applications, manufacturing processes, market trends, and the various fibres and matrix materials utilized, along with their key properties. It also introduces the fundamentals of simulating composite behavior using computer modeling. With each chapter featuring extensive sample problems, this resource is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in materials science, mechanical, structural, and aerospace engineering, as well as polymer science and metallurgy. It also serves as a practical reference for researchers, engineers, and material scientists working with composites.