Polymer-Based Composites

<p>The increasing use of composite materials over conventional materials has been a continual trend for over a decade. While the fundamental understanding of fiber reinforcement has not changed many new material advancements have occurred especially in manufacturing methods and there is an ever-growing number of composite material applications across various industries. <i>Polymer-Based Composites: Design Manufacturing and Applications</i> presents the concepts and methods involved in the development of various fiber-reinforced composite materials.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Offers a comprehensive view of materials mechanics processing design and applications</li> <p> </p> <li>Bridges the gap between research manufacturing science and analysis and design</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses composite materials composed of continuous synthetic fibers and matrices for use in engineering structures</li> <p> </p> <li>Presents codes and standards related to fiber-reinforced polymer composites</li> <p> </p> <li>Includes case studies and examples based on industrial automotive aerospace and household applications</li> </ul><p>This book is a valuable resource for advanced students researchers and industry personnel to understand recent advances in the field and achieve practical results in the development manufacture and application of advanced composite materials.</p>