The Behavior of Structures Composed of Composite Materials

Composite structures and products have developed tremendously since the publication of the first edition of this work in 1986. This updated edition has been written to educate the engineering reader in the various aspects of mechanics for using composite materials in the design and analysis of composite structures and products. Areas dealt with include manufacture, micromechanical properties, structural design, joints and bonding and a much needed introduction to composite design philosophy. Each chapter is concluded by numerous problems suitable for home assignments or examination. A solution guide is available on request from the authors.