MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS. PART 1. INTRODUCTION

Abstract

The principles of mechanics are utilized for the description of the behavior of fiber-reinforced composites. Principal components of elastic moduli and strength for an orthotropic material are established as the intrinsic macromechanical properties. Micromechanics analyses provide a rational design basis of these properties from the material and geometric properties of the constituent materials. A bridge between the properties of the constituent materials and the structural behavior of a laminated anisotropic composite can then be established. Combined materials and structural design become feasible. Finally, test methods of composite materials are evaluated. The principles of mechanics can be used to select the material properties to be tested and the appropriate test procedures to be followed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0645073

Entities

People

  • Stephen W. Tsai

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axial Loads
  • Composite Materials
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Elastic Properties
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Micromechanics
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Properties
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design