In this book, the authors have assembled a systematic set of design parameters describing short and long term mechanical, thermal, electrical, fire and environmental performance, etc. for composites based primarily on continuous glass, aramid and carbon fibres in thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices.

Preface. Design considerations. Material selection and data assessment. Properties. Mechanical properties of random and fabric reinforced resins. Mechanical properties of aligned fibre composites. Impact and fracture. Thermal and electrical properties. Fire performance. Environmental effects. Creep and fatigue. Influence of processing on properties. Quality assurance. Index.