Principles of Composite Material Mechanics Fourth Edition

Principles of Composite Material Mechanics covers a unique blend of classical and contemporary mechanics of composites technologies. It presents analytical approaches ranging from the elementary mechanics of materials to more advanced elasticity and finite element numerical methods, discusses novel materials such as nanocomposites and hybrid multiscale composites, and examines the hygrothermal, viscoelastic, and dynamic behavior of composites.

This fully revised and expanded Fourth Edition of the popular bestseller reflects the current state of the art, fresh insight gleaned from the author’s ongoing composites research, and pedagogical improvements based on feedback from students, colleagues, and the author’s own course notes.

New to the Fourth Edition

• New worked-out examples and homework problems are added in most chapters, bringing the grand total to 95 worked-out examples (a 19% increase) and 212 homework problems (a 12% increase)
• Worked-out example problems and homework problems are now integrated within the chapters, making it clear to which section each example problem and homework problem relates
• Answers to selected homework problems are featured in the back of the book

Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Fourth Edition provides a solid foundation upon which students can begin work in composite materials science and engineering. A complete solutions manual is included with qualifying course adoption.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Basic Concepts
Constituent Materials for Composites
Structural Applications of Composites
Multifunctional Applications of Composites
Fabrication Processes
Elements of Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Review of Basic Mechanics of Materials Equations
References

Lamina Stress–Strain Relationships
Introduction
Effective Moduli in Stress–Strain Relationships
Symmetry in Stress–Strain Relationships
Orthotropic and Isotropic Engineering Constants
Specially Orthotropic Lamina
Generally Orthotropic Lamina
References

Effective Moduli of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Lamina
Introduction
Elementary Mechanics of Materials Models
Improved Mechanics of Materials Models
Elasticity Models
Semiempirical Models
References

Strength of a Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Lamina
Introduction
Multiaxial Strength Criteria
Micromechanics Models for Lamina Strength
References

Analysis of Lamina Hygrothermal Behavior
Introduction
Hygrothermal Degradation of Properties
Lamina Stress–Strain Relationships Including Hygrothermal Effects
Micromechanics Models for Hygrothermal Properties
References

Analysis of a Discontinuously Reinforced Lamina
Introduction
Aligned Discontinuous Fibers
Off-Axis-Aligned Discontinuous Fibers
Randomly Oriented Discontinuous Fibers
Nanofibers and Nanotubes
Particulates
Hybrid Multiscale Reinforcements
References

Analysis of Laminates
Introduction
Theory of Laminated Beams
Theory of Laminated Plates with Coupling
Stiffness Characteristics of Selected Laminate Configurations
Derivation and Use of Laminate Compliances
Hygrothermal Effects in Laminates
Interlaminar Stresses
Laminate Strength Analysis
Deflection and Buckling of Laminates
Selection of Laminate Designs
Application of Laminate Analysis to Composite Structures
References

Analysis of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Behavior
Introduction
Linear Viscoelastic Behavior of Composites
Dynamic Behavior of Composites
Nanoenhancement of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Properties
References

Analysis of Fracture
Introduction
Fracture Mechanics Analyses of Through-Thickness Cracks
Stress Fracture Criteria for Through-Thickness Notches
Interlaminar Fracture
Nanoenhancement of Fracture Toughness
References

Mechanical Testing of Composites and Their Constituents
Introduction
Measurement of Constituent Material Properties
Measurement of Basic Composite Properties
Measurement of Viscoelastic and Dynamic Properties
Measurement of Hygrothermal Properties
References

Answers to Selected Problems
Appendix A: Matrix Concepts and Operations
Appendix B: Stress Equilibrium Equations
Appendix C: Strain–Displacement Equations

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