Engineering of Composite Materials

Composites are light in weight, compared to most woods and metals. Their lightness is important in automobiles and aircraft, where less weight means better fuel efficiency. Composite materials can be designed to be both strong and light. In particular it combines high strength and low weight, while at the same time it is non-corrosive and has thermal and electrical insulation properties. Using composites rather than conventional materials such as steel usually provides major weight savings. Focusing on the relationship between structure and properties, this book covers a well-balanced treatment of the mechanics and the materials science of composites. 

Print ISBN:9781682516874 | $ 160 | 2020 | Hardcover

Contributors: Dr. Y. Wang