Fiber Composite Analysis and Design: Composite Materials and Laminates, Volume 1
Abstract
This document, originally published as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technical report DOT/FAA/CT-85/6, provides an extensive background on the characteristics and mechanics of fiber reinforced composites which permits engineers experienced in the evaluation of structures involving conventional materials specially metals to extend their competence to the assessment of fibrous composite structures. The emphasis is on the definition of the nature and magnitude of the differences associated with the use of composites rather than conventional materials and especially toward the elucidation of the reasons for the differences and their implications for design evaluation. Accordingly, a broad spectrum of technologies is involved, ranging from detailed methods of analysis to the more qualitative discussions on methods of analysis and design. The material is divided into two major categories: (1) composite materials and laminates, treated in this volume, and (2) structures, presented as volume II in a separate FAA technical report (DOT/FAA/CT-88/18) which is currently undergoing similar revision and should be available early in 1998. The present volume has been revised to include significant advancements in the sate of the art in the design of composite structures as well as in the mechanics analysis of composites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA340559
Entities
People
- B. W. Rosen
- C. Newton
- E. A. Humphreys
- S. Chaterjee
- Z. Hashin