Mechanics of Composite Materials

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to composite materials. 2. Macromechanical analysis of a lamina. 3. Micromechanical analysis of a lamina. 4. Macromechanical analysis of laminates. 5. Failure, analysis and design of laminates. 6. Bending of beams. Index.

"The book begins with a question-and-answer style introduction to composite materials, including updated material on new applications. The remainder of the book discusses macromechanical analysis of both individual lamina and laminate materials, micromechanical analysis of lamina including elasticity-based models; failure, analysis, and design of laminates; and a new chapter devoted to symmetrical and non-symmetrical beams. New examples and derivations were added to the chapters on micromechanical and macromechanical analysis of lamina, and the design chapter includes two new examples: Design of a pressure vessel and a drive shaft. The author also added key terms and a summary to each chapter. Updated PROMAL Software is available at the author\'s Web Site, updated frequently, along with new multiple-choice questions.

Fusing practical tools with fundamental theory, this second edition:

• Provides broad, detailed coverage of all aspects of the mechanics of composite materials.
• Reviews background information for a self-contained treatment and provides real-world design examples. 
• Adds a new chapter devoted to symmetrical and non-symmetrical beams. 
• Includes an extended matrix algebra appendix, more examples and derivations, and exercises.
• Updates PROMAL to include elasticity models found in the chapter on micromechanical analysis of lamina.

With superior tools and complete coverage, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Second Edition, makes it easier than ever to integrate composite materials into your designs with confidence."