Essentials of Composite Materials

<p><em>The Essentials of Composite Materials: A Guide for Engineering and Beyond</em> combines the theory of composite materials and their applications with a focus on the main industries where they are used. Using the author’s experience as a naval architect boat builder and composites designer this book offers a guide to the selection of the most appropriate production processes procedures and materials for a particular project. It comprehensively covers polymer matrix composites explaining what composite materials are their components and what they can be used for.</p><p>• Combines theoretical material with practical examples in a uniquely accessible way.</p><p>• Explores fabric structures materials resins procedures and manufacturing processes including details that can only be discovered through hands-on work.</p><p>• Covers the more analytical side explaining classical laminate plate theory composite systems strength and failure criteria.</p><p>• Discusses applications in automotive aerospace civil medical device and naval industries.</p><p>This text serves as a practical tool for readers working in the composite fields as well as those looking to enter it.</p>