Polymer Matrix Composites and Technology

Given such properties as low density and high strength, polymer matrix composites have become a widely used material in the aerospace and other industries. Polymer matrix composites and technology provides a helpful overview of these materials, their processing and performance.After an introductory chapter, part one reviews the main reinforcement and matrix materials used as well as the nature of the interface between them. Part two discusses forming and molding technologies for polymer matrix composites. The final part of the book covers key aspects of performance, including tensile, compression, shear and bending properties as well as impact, fatigue and creep behaviour.Polymer matrix composites and technology provides both students and those in industry with a valuable introduction to and overview of this important class of materials. - Provides a helpful overview of these materials, their processing and performance incorporating naming and classification of composite materials - Reviews the main reinforcement and matrix materials used as well as the nature of the interface between them including damage mechanisms - Discusses forming and molding technologies for polymer matrix composites outlining various techniques and technologies

Author contact details Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to polymer matrix composites 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The definition of composite materials 1.3 Naming and classification of composite materials 1.4 Molding methods of composite materials 1.5 Characteristics of composite materials 1.6 Application of composite materials 1.7 The progress of composite materials 1.8 The important role of composite materials in the 21st century Exercises Part I: Component materials Chapter 2: Reinforced materials 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Glass fiber 2.3 Carbon fiber 2.4 Aramid 2.5 Other reinforced fibers Exercises Chapter 3: Matrix materials 3.1 Overview 3.2 Basic properties of matrix materials 3.3 Technological properties of matrix materials 3.4 Matrix resin of composites 3.5 High performance resin matrix 3.6 Resin matrix used for corrosion-resistant composites Exercises Chapter 4: Interface of polymer matrix composites 4.1 The basic concept of interface 4.2 The formation and action mechanism of interface 4.3 Damage mechanism of interface 4.4 Surface treatment of fiber 4.5 Study on composite interface Exercises Part II: Processing of composite materials Chapter 5: Fabrication of the half-finished products for polymer composites 5.1 The manufacturing method of thermoplastic granules 5.2 The manufacturing of thermosetting molding compound 5.3 Manufacturing method of continuous fiber prepregs for molding composites 5.4 Manufacturing of reinforced thermoplastic sheet Exercises Chapter 6: Forming technology of polymer matrix composites 6.1 Overview 6.2 Brief introduction of various molding techniques 6.3 Mold and auxiliary materials 6.4 Curing process of composite materials Exercises Chapter 7: Molding technology of sandwich structure composites 7.1 The molding technology for honeycomb sandwich structure 7.2 Molding process of foam sandwich structure Exercises Part III: Performance of composite materials Chapter 8: Elementary mechanical properties of composite materials 8.1 Introduction 8.1.5 The basic assumptions and the typical unit of micromechanics 8.5 The shear behaviors of unidirectional and orthogonal composites 8.6 The bending properties of composites 8.7 The off-axis mechanical properties of composites 8.8 Basic mechanical properties of multi-directional composite materials Exercises Chapter 9: Other mechanical properties of composite materials 9.1 Impact, fatigue, creep, environmental effect, fracture and damage of composites 9.2 The basic mechanical properties of sandwich structure composite Exercises Chapter 10: High frequency dielectric properties of composites and radome 10.1 High frequency dielectric properties of glass fiber composites 10.2 Radome Exercises Chapter 11: Other properties of polymer composites 11.1 Thermal physical properties 11.2 Heat resistance of composites and its applications 11.3 Chemical corrosion resistance 11.4 Wearability 11.5 Flame resistance Exercises Index