Polymer-Based Composites

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. Polymer-Based Composites: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications presents the concepts and methods involved in the development of various fiber-reinforced composite materials.Features:Offers a comprehensive view of materials, mechanics, processing, design, and applicationsBridges the gap between research, manufacturing science, and analysis and designDiscusses composite materials composed of continuous synthetic fibers and matrices for use in engineering structuresPresents codes and standards related to fiber-reinforced polymer compositesIncludes case studies and examples based on industrial, automotive, aerospace, and household applicationsThis 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.