Fundamentals of composites manufacturing : materials, methods and applications / A. Brent Strong

Includes bibliographical references and index

Table Of Contents: Preface Introduction to Composites Chapter Overview Concept of Composites Roles of the Matrix and Reinforcement in Composites History of Composites Composite Types---Advanced and Engineering Markets Composites Industry Structure Case Study 1-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment Questions Matrices and their Properties Chapter Overview Polymers, Plastics and Resins Defined Polymerization, Naming, Characteristics, and Molecular Weight Thermoplastics and Thermosets Aromatic and Aliphatic Materials Wet-out of Fibers Additives: Fillers, Pigments, Viscosity Control Agents, Surface Agents Case Study Summary Laboratory Experiment 2-1 Laboratory Experiment 2-2 Questions Unsaturated Polyesters Chapter Overview Overview of Polyester Resins and Their Uses Polymerization of Unsaturated Polyesters Effects of Various Diacid, Glycol, and Specialized Monomers Crosslinking Mechanisms Cure Control Additives Molding Compounds Property Optimization Case Study 3-1 Case Study 3-2 Summary Laboratory Experiment 3-1 Questions Epoxies Chapter Overview Overview of Epoxy and Its Uses Structure of the Polymer Crosslinking and Processing Parameters Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cured Epoxy Composites Special Composite Applications Case Study 4-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 4-1 Questions Specialty and High-performance Thermosets Chapter Overview Introduction Vinyl Esters Phenolics Carbon Matrix Polyimides and Related Polymers Cyanate Esters Polyurethanes Silicones Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) Case Study 5-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 5-1 Questions Thermoplastic Composites Chapter Overview Review of Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites Engineering Thermoplastic Composites High-performance Thermoplastic Composites Case Study 6-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 6-1 Questions Ceramic and Metal Matrix Composites Chapter Overview Non-polymeric Matrix Composites Properties and Uses of Ceramic Matrix Com posites Manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites Properties and Uses of Metal Matrix Composites Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites Case Study 7-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 7-1 Questions Reinforcements Chapter Overview General Fiber Characteristics Glass Fibers Carbon/Graphite Fibers Aramid and Other Organic Fibers Boron, Silicon Carbide, and Other Specialty Fibers Natural Fibers Fiber-matrix Interactions Case Study 8-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 8-1 Questions Reinforcement Forms Chapter Overview Introduction Filaments, Strands, Tows, Rovings, and Yarns Woven and Knitted Fabrics (Cloth) Non-woven Fabrics (Mat) Prepregs Braided, Stitched, and Three-dimensional Laminates Preforms Hybrids Whiskers Case Study 9-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 9-1 Questions Quality and Testing Chapter Overview History of Composite Materials Testing Quality Control Principles Component Material Testing Mechanical Testing Thermal and Environmental Testing Flammability Testing Non-destructive Testing and Inspection Case Study 10-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 10-1 Questions Composite Design Chapter Overview Introduction Methodology of Composite Structure Design Basic Stress Types Laminate Theory Rule of Mixtures Modeling and Finite Element Analysis Lay-up Notation Symmetry and Balanced Laminates Cracking in Composites Vibration and Damping Smart Structures Fatigue Composites versus Metals Residual Stresses Case Study 11-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 11-1 Questions Sandwich Structures, Joints, and Post-processing Operations Chapter Overview Sandwich Structures---Concept and Design Core Material Other Z-direction Stiffeners Joints Post-processing Operations Case Study 12-1 Case Study 12-2 Case Study 12-3 Summary Laboratory Experiment 12-1 Questions Open Molding of Engineering Composites Chapter Overview Process Overview Gel Coat Considerations Lay-up Molding Spray-up Molding Tooling (Molds) Quality Control and Safety Case Study 13-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 13-1 Questions Open Molding of Advanced Composites Chapter Overview Process Overview Prepreg Lay-up Vacuum Bagging Curing Roll Wrapping Tooling (Molds) Case Study 14-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 14-1 Questions Compression Molding Chapter Overview Process Overview Equipment Bulk Molding Compound (BMC)/Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) Molding Preform Compression Molding Prepreg Compression Molding Part Complexity, Properties, and Other Performance Considerations Case Study 15-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 15-1 Questions Resin Infusion Technologies Chapter Overview Process Overview Resin Infusion Technologies Equipment and Process Parameters Preform Technology for Infusion Resin Characteristics Core and Flow Media Materials Part Design for Resin Infusion Centrifugal Casting Case Study 16-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 16-1 Questions Filament Winding and Fiber Placement Chapter Overview Process Overview Filament Winding Variations in Filament Winding Fiber Placement Case Study 17-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 17-1 Questions Pultrusion Chapter Overview Process Overview Reinforcement Preforming Resin Impregnation Die Forming and Curing Pulling Cutting and Trimming Shapes and Applications Case Study 18-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 18-1 Questions Thermoplastic Composites Processing Chapter Overview Wet-out of Thermoplastic Composite Materials Processing Short-fiber Thermoplastic Composites Thermoplastic Composites Molding by Traditional Thermoset Processes Thermoplastic Composites Molding by Unique Processes Case Study 19-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 19-1 Questions Damage Prevention and Repair Chapter Overview Damage and Its Effects Damage Prevention Damage Assessment Smart Structures Repair Case Study 20-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 20-1 Questions Factory Issues Chapter Overview Problem of Emissions and How to Deal with Them Government Regulation Material Storage Contamination in the Plant Disposal, Waste, and Recycling Factory Simulation Case Study 21-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 21-1 Questions The Business of Composites Chapter Overview Economics of Composites Manufacturing Processes Planning Corporate Creativity The Ethical Process Managing Technology Case Study 22-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 22-1 Questions Composites Applications Chapter Overview Introduction Traditional Composites Markets Learning Lessons---Space Structures The Ultimate Composite Structure---ISOTRUSS® Critical Market---Armor Breakthrough Markets---Commercial and Corporate Airplanes Future-today Markets---Unmanned Vehicles Case Study 23-1 Summary Laboratory Experiment 23-1 Questions Glossary Index