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 detailsPrefaceChapter 1: Introduction to polymer matrix composites1.1 Introduction1.2 The definition of composite materials1.3 Naming and classification of composite materials1.4 Molding methods of composite materials1.5 Characteristics of composite materials1.6 Application of composite materials1.7 The progress of composite materials1.8 The important role of composite materials in the 21st centuryExercisesPart I: Component materialsChapter 2: Reinforced materials2.1 Introduction2.2 Glass fiber2.3 Carbon fiber2.4 Aramid2.5 Other reinforced fibersExercisesChapter 3: Matrix materials3.1 Overview3.2 Basic properties of matrix materials3.3 Technological properties of matrix materials3.4 Matrix resin of composites3.5 High performance resin matrix3.6 Resin matrix used for corrosion-resistant compositesExercisesChapter 4: Interface of polymer matrix composites4.1 The basic concept of interface4.2 The formation and action mechanism of interface4.3 Damage mechanism of interface4.4 Surface treatment of fiber4.5 Study on composite interfaceExercisesPart II: Processing of composite materialsChapter 5: Fabrication of the half-finished products for polymer composites5.1 The manufacturing method of thermoplastic granules5.2 The manufacturing of thermosetting molding compound5.3 Manufacturing method of continuous fiber prepregs for molding composites5.4 Manufacturing of reinforced thermoplastic sheetExercisesChapter 6: Forming technology of polymer matrix composites6.1 Overview6.2 Brief introduction of various molding techniques6.3 Mold and auxiliary materials6.4 Curing process of composite materialsExercisesChapter 7: Molding technology of sandwich structure composites7.1 The molding technology for honeycomb sandwich structure7.2 Molding process of foam sandwich structureExercisesPart III: Performance of composite materialsChapter 8: Elementary mechanical properties of composite materials8.1 Introduction8.1.5 The basic assumptions and the typical unit of micromechanics8.5 The shear behaviors of unidirectional and orthogonal composites8.6 The bending properties of composites8.7 The off-axis mechanical properties of composites8.8 Basic mechanical properties of multi-directional composite materialsExercisesChapter 9: Other mechanical properties of composite materials9.1 Impact, fatigue, creep, environmental effect, fracture and damage of composites9.2 The basic mechanical properties of sandwich structure compositeExercisesChapter 10: High frequency dielectric properties of composites and radome10.1 High frequency dielectric properties of glass fiber composites10.2 RadomeExercisesChapter 11: Other properties of polymer composites11.1 Thermal physical properties11.2 Heat resistance of composites and its applications11.3 Chemical corrosion resistance11.4 Wearability11.5 Flame resistanceExercisesIndex