Introduction to Composite Materials. Volume I. Deformation of Unidirectional and Laminated Composites.

Abstract

This volume is intended to provide the basic derivations of equations needed for the elastic behavior of unidirectional and laminated composites. The modulus and compliance as functions of ply properties, angle of orientations, and stacking sequence of facing materials are all derived and shown in matrix multiplication tables. The only prerequisite for this volume is a course in strength of materials. All derivations are done in algebra. Matrix and tensor operations are not used. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the equations and their applications. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA067544

Entities

People

  • H. Thomas Hahn
  • Stephen W. Tsai

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Elastic Properties
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.