Exploring state-of-the-art composite materials, this newly expanded and revised edition presents thorough coverage of newly developed materials and adds emphasis on underlying theories, practical methods, and problem-solving skills employed in real-world applications of composite materials.

Introduction. Definition. General Characteristics. Applications. Material Selection. Materials. Fibers. Matrix. Thermoset Matrix. Thermoplastic Matrix. Fiber Surface Treatments. Fillers and Other Additives. Incorporation of Fibers into Matrix. Fiber Content, Density and Void Content. Mechanics. Fiber-Matrix Interaction in a Unidirectional Lamina. Characteristics of a Fiber-Reinforced Lamina. Laminated Structure. Interlaminar Stresses. Performance. Static Mechanical Properties. Fatigue Properties. Impact Properties. Other Properties. Environmental Effects. Long-Term Properties. Fracture Behavior and Damage Tolerance. Manufacturing. Fundamentals. Bag Molding Process. Compression Molding. Pultrusion. Filament Winding. Resin Transfer Molding. Other Manufacturing Processes. Manufacturing Processes for Thermoplastic Matrix Composites. Quality Inspection Methods. Design. Failure Predictions. Laminate Design Considerations. Joint Design. Design Examples. Applications Examples. Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites. Metal Matrix Composites. Ceramic Matrix Composites. Carbon-Carbon Composites. Nanocomposites. Nanoclay. Carbon Nanofiber. Carbon Nanotubes. Appendices. Index.