Machining technology for composite materials
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Related titles: Composite joints and connections (ISBN 978-1-84569-990-1) The growing use of composites for structural applications in sectors such as aerospace demands that engineers have a thorough understanding of how composite joints behave under various loads. Gaining this understanding is not straightforward because joints and connections in composites present an entirely different set of problems to engineers when compared to metals. This book will address these differences, looking at the design, modelling and testing of joints and connections, using both bonded and mechanical joining techniques. Composite reinforcements for optimum performance (ISBN 978-1-84569-965-9) This new book is concerned with improving the properties and performance of composites by modelling the reinforcements. This is a novel approach as it allows designers to optimise the performance of composite parts by modelling and therefore manipulating the reinforcements before the composite is manufactured. Reinforcements are an integral part of all composites, but often they are simply used during the moulding process with no thought about how their performance can be optimised in the finished product. The book will allow manufacturers to apply modelling techniques to improve the quality and performance of their products. Non-crimp fabric composites (ISBN 978-1-84569-762-4) Non-crimp fabric (NCF) composites are composites that are reinforced with woven mats of straight (non-crimped) fibres. Straight fibres deform much less under tension. NCF composites are being used in applications in the aerospace, automotive, civil engineering and wind turbine sector where strength is important. Non-crimp fabric composites reviews production, properties and applications of this important class of composites. Details of these and other Woodhead Publishing materials books can be obtained by: • • •
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