Leading-Edge Composite Material Research

Kelvii Wei Guo, Claire David, I. Garcia, Guozheng Kang, J. Gutierrez, Jinquan Cheng, Ch. Jochum, J. C. Grandidier, Su-Seng Pang, Marianenrica Frigione, Javier Gonzalez-Benito, Katherine Dean, I. Mondragon, Guoquiang Li, Klaus Friedrich, Ling Chen, Tobias G. Wouters1600219950, 9781600219955, 9781606927458

This book presents new and significant research progress on composite materials which are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties and which remain separate and distinct on a macroscopic level within the finished structure. Fiber Reinforced Polymers or FRPs include Wood comprising (cellulose fibers in a lignin and hemicellulose matrix), Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic or CFRP, Glass-fiber reinforced plastic or GFRP (also GRP). If classified by matrix then there are Thermoplastic Composites, short fiber thermoplastics, long fiber thermoplastics or long fiber reinforced thermoplastics There are numerous thermoset composites, but advanced systems usually incorporate aramid fibre and carbon fibre in an epoxy resin matrix. Composites can also utilise metal fibres reinforcing other metals, as in Metal matrix composites or MMC. Ceramic matrix composites include Bone (hydroxyapatite reinforced with collagen fibers), Cermet (ceramic and metal) and Concrete. Organic matrix/ceramic aggregate composites include Asphalt concrete, Mastic asphalt, Mastic roller hybrid, Dental composite, Syntactic foam and Mother of Pearl. Chobham armour is a special composite used in military applications. Engineered wood includes a wide variety of different products such as Plywood, Oriented strand board, Wood plastic composite (recycled wood fiber in polyethylene matrix), Pykrete (sawdust in ice matrix), Plastic-impregnated or laminated paper or textiles, Arborite, Formica (plastic) and Micarta. Composite materials have gained popularity (despite their generally high cost) in high-performance products such as aerospace components (tails, wings , fuselages, propellors), boat and scull hulls, and racing car bodies. More mundane uses include fishing rods and storage tanks.

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Table of contents :
LEADING-EDGE COMPOSITE MATERIAL RESEARCH……Page 3
NOTICE TO THE READER……Page 6
CONTENTS……Page 7
PREFACE……Page 9
EXPERT COMMENTARY……Page 15
MMCs Properties……Page 17
MMCs Processing……Page 18
MMCs Future Innovation……Page 19
MMCs Future……Page 20
SHORT COMMUNICATION……Page 21
Abstract……Page 23
Introduction……Page 24
Experimental Part……Page 25
Results……Page 26
References……Page 32
RESEARCH AND REVIEW STUDIES……Page 37
Abstract……Page 39
Introduction……Page 40
Effect of the Temperature and Thermal Cycles……Page 41
Effect of Moisture and Liquid Water……Page 43
Effect of Freeze and Freeze-Thaw Cycles……Page 49
Effect of Aqueous Solutions and Chemicals……Page 53
Effect of Radiations……Page 61
Effect of Combined Agents……Page 62
Conclusion……Page 76
References……Page 80
Abstract……Page 87
1. Introduction……Page 88
2. Smart Adhesively Bonded Beam-Like Joint……Page 90
3. Smart Adhesively Bonded Composite Pipe Joint……Page 123
References……Page 158
Abstract……Page 163
Introduction……Page 164
The Internal Stress Problem……Page 165
Foundations of a Thermal, Chemical and Mechanical CouplingModel……Page 178
Towards a Predictive Internal Stress Coupling Model……Page 193
First Fiber Waviness Appearance Simulation……Page 205
Conclusion……Page 207
References……Page 208
1. Multilayered Piezoelectric Plates……Page 211
2. Multilayered Piezoelectric Shells Modelling……Page 239
References……Page 264
Abstract……Page 269
2. Progresses in Experimental Observations……Page 270
3. Progresses in Numerical Simulations……Page 282
4. Progresses in Constitutive Models……Page 292
5. Conclusions and Suggestions……Page 299
References……Page 300
1. Introduction……Page 307
2. Biodegradable Polymers……Page 308
3. Natural Polymer Composites……Page 309
4. Biodegradable Polyester Composites……Page 312
5. Multilayer Composites……Page 317
6. Biodegradable Nanocomposites……Page 318
7. Conclusion……Page 322
References……Page 323
Abstract……Page 329
1. Introduction……Page 330
2. Results and Discussion……Page 336
References……Page 342
1. Introduction……Page 347
2. Friction and Wear of PI and PI-C60 Composites……Page 349
3. Thermal Properties of Polymers and Polymer-C60 Blends asRevealed by Thermal Gravimetry Analysis……Page 356
4. Conclusion……Page 360
References……Page 361
Abstract……Page 363
1. Introduction……Page 364
2. Experimental Material and Process……Page 365
3. Results and Discussion……Page 368
References……Page 385
INDEX……Page 387