HIGH MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE: POTENTIALITIES OF FIBER REINFORCEMENT,

Abstract

Polymers are not normally considered to be high mechanical performance materials; reinforcement with very high strength and stiffness fibers, particularly boron and graphite, has created a whole new class of materials. Some aspects of utilizing these composites are presented, including both analytical and experimental considerations. Current hardware applications are reviewed, indicating the increasing interest in this area. Probable future developments are discussed, including the likely range of applications of polymer matrix composites and possible competition from other material systems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0691504

Entities

People

  • Donald F. Adams

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Competition
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineers
  • Fiber Reinforcement
  • Films
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials
  • Plastics
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Polymers
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Specialty Uses Of Chemicals
  • Stiffness

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design