Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This Third Edition of Introduction to Composite Materials Design is updated to include the latest analysis techniques for the preliminary design of composite materials. Like previous editions, the book offers a concisely presented introduction aimed at students and practicing engineers learning or reviewing preliminary design of composite materials. Featuring free cloud-based software, the text provides the main tools for and expands coverage of introductory design for reliability. Readers of this textbook will find this Third Edition highly streamlined for teaching, with new comprehensive examples and exercises emphasizing design in each chapter and practical content pertinent to current industry needs.
Synopsis
The third edition of Introduction to Composite MaterialsDesign is a practical, design-oriented textbook aimed at students and practicing engineers learning analysis and design of composite materials and structures. Readers will find the third edition to be both highly streamlined for teaching, with new comprehensive examples and exercises emphasizing design, as well as complete with practical content relevant to current industry needs. Furthermore, the third edition is updated with the latest analysis techniques for the preliminary design of composite materials, including universal carpet plots, temperature dependent properties, and more. Significant additions provide the essential tools for mastering Design for Reliability as well as an expanded material property database.