Features
- Provides comprehensive coverage of processing of various types of composite materials
- Covers metal matrix composites (MMC), ceramic matrix composites (CMC), polymer matrix composites, carbon-carbon composites, and nanocomposites
- Includes cookbook recipes on how to process composite materials
- Serves as a guidebook for selection of appropriate composite for various applications
Summary
Composite Materials and Processing provides the science and technology of processing several composites using different processing methods, and includes collective information on the processing of common and advanced composite materials. It also weighs the advantages and disadvantages of various processing methods. This book is suitable for materials scientists, and graduate students, as well as for practicing engineers in composite industries.
The book describes the basis for the performance of different reinforcements and matrix materials, highlights technological advancements, and significant points to consider in various processing methods. It dedicates an entire chapter to carbon-carbon composites, introducing the important properties and applications of various composites, and an additional chapter focuses exclusively on the processing of different nanocomposites.
- Offers up-to-date information on composite materials processing
- Contains material that is easy to read and understand
- Includes study questions and a bibliography in each chapter
- Provides simple laboratory experiments in the appendix
The author of Composite Materials and Processing takes into consideration that readers may have no prior knowledge about composite materials processing. He breaks down in layman’s terms in-depth information about what composites are, and how they work.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Composites
Definition
Brief History of Composites
Classification
Advantages of Composites
Disadvantages of Composites
Properties of Composites
Applications
Questions
Bibliography
Reference
Dispersed Phase
Fiber Reinforcements
Particulate Materials
Nano-reinforcements
Questions
Bibliography
References
Further Reading
Matrix Materials
Polymer Matrix
Metallic Matrix Materials
Ceramic Matrix Materials
Questions
Bibliography
References
Polymer Matrix Composites
Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites
Advances in Polymer Matrix Composites
Structure and Properties of PMCs
Environmental Effects on PMCs
Applications of PMCs
Recycling of PMCs
Questions
Bibliography
References
Further Reading
Metal Matrix Composites
Selection of Reinforcements
Processing of Metal Matrix Composites
Secondary Processing
Machining and Joining of MMCs
Properties of Metal Matrix Composites
Applications of Metal Matrix Composites
Recycling of Metal Matrix Composites
Concluding Remarks
Questions
Bibliography
References
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Failure Behavior of CMCs
Toughening Mechanisms in CMCs
Processing of Ceramic Matrix Composites
Mechanical Properties of CMCs
Thermal Conductivity
Wear Behavior
Applications
Concluding Remarks on CMCs
Cement-Based Composites
Questions
Bibliography
References
Carbon–Carbon Composites
Carbon Fiber Reinforcements
Matrix Systems
Processing of C/C Composites
Microstructure of Carbon–Carbon Composites
Properties of C/C Composites
Oxidation Protection of C/C Composites
Applications of C/C Composites
Questions
Bibliography
References
Nanocomposites
Polymer Nanocomposites
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
Ceramic Nanocomposites
Questions
Bibliography
References
Further Reading
Appendix: Laboratory Practice
Index