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Fibre Reinforcements for Composite Materials
This is the first book to cover - in a wealth of detail - all types of synthetic fibres used in composites. Synthetic fibre reinforced composites are at the centre of a revolution in materials the concept of combining two or more different materials to obtain new and remarkable properties seems destined to become the central issue. Fibre reinforced materials have properties which are unattainable with conventional materials. Materials in all classes of solids can now be reinforced with fine fibres and improvements in strength, tenacity, fatigue and other properties obtained.
This new book covers the whole range of synthetic fibres used in composites. It explains their development and manufacture as well as giving detailed information on properties and how these are determined by their microstructure.
Specialists from all over the world have written chapters on each type of fibre. Two chapters present the latest knowledge on carbon fibre manufacture from both PAN and pitch, surface treatment and microstructure viewpoints. Other chapters describe industrial organic fibres and how other organic fibres with remarkable properties are produced by either making their molecular structures more complex or by straightening out the molecular structure of simple polymers. The latest fine ceramic fibres are covered as are the well-established glass fibre and ceramic fibres made by deposition techniques. Finally the ways of determining fibre properties and microstructure are explained.
This is a fast-moving and important field; much of the future economies of advanced countries will depend on new materials, in particular composites. The book is a must for all those concerned with materials science whether they are in the laboratory, lecture room, board room or government planning office. It will serve both as a detailed introduction to the subject to those readers working in related fields and as a work of reference to those already specialising in the subject.
This new book covers the whole range of synthetic fibres used in composites. It explains their development and manufacture as well as giving detailed information on properties and how these are determined by their microstructure.
Specialists from all over the world have written chapters on each type of fibre. Two chapters present the latest knowledge on carbon fibre manufacture from both PAN and pitch, surface treatment and microstructure viewpoints. Other chapters describe industrial organic fibres and how other organic fibres with remarkable properties are produced by either making their molecular structures more complex or by straightening out the molecular structure of simple polymers. The latest fine ceramic fibres are covered as are the well-established glass fibre and ceramic fibres made by deposition techniques. Finally the ways of determining fibre properties and microstructure are explained.
This is a fast-moving and important field; much of the future economies of advanced countries will depend on new materials, in particular composites. The book is a must for all those concerned with materials science whether they are in the laboratory, lecture room, board room or government planning office. It will serve both as a detailed introduction to the subject to those readers working in related fields and as a work of reference to those already specialising in the subject.
548 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1988
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