Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials, Second Edition introduces the mechanics of composite materials and structures and combines classical lamination theory with macromechanical failure principles for prediction and optimization of composite structural performance. It addresses topics such as high-strength fibers, manufacturing techniques, commercially available compounds, and the behavior of anisotropic, orthotropic, and transversely isotropic materials and structures subjected to complex loading.

Emphasizing the macromechanical (structural) level over micromechanical issues and analyses, this unique book integrates effects of environment at the outset to establish a coherent and updated knowledge base. In addition, each chapter includes example problems to illustrate the concepts presented.

Simplifying complicated equations, this book helps engineers to:

• Calculate the stresses near elliptical holes in multi-angle composite laminates induced by an arbitrary combination of in-plane loads—information new to this edition
• Determine the axial stiffness and flexural rigidity of thin-walled composite beams
• Understand the effect of external loading, temperature variation, and moisture on composite materials
• Predict transverse deflections and buckling response of multi-angle composite laminates
• Study failure of multi-angle composite laminates due to monotonic fatigue loadings
• Analyze stress and strains induced by the combined effects of stress, temperature, and moisture

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Review of Force, Stress, and Strain Tensors
Chapter 3 : Material Properties
Chapter 4 : Elastic Response of Anisotropic Materials
Chapter 5 : Unidirectional Composite Laminates Subject to Plane Stress
Chapter 6 : Thermomechanical Behavior of Multiangle Composite Laminates
Chapter 7 : Predicting Failure of a Multiangle Composite Laminate
Chapter 8 : Composite Beams
Chapter 9 : Stress Concentrations Near an Elliptical Hole
Chapter 10 : The Governing Equations of Thin-Plate Theory
Chapter 11 : Some Exact Solutions for Specially Orthotropic Laminates
Chapter 12 : Some Approximate Solutions for Symmetric Laminates

Appendix A : Experimental Methods Used to Measure In-Plane Elastic Properties
Appendix B : Tables of Beam Deflections and Slopes
Index