Polymer Matrix Composites and Technology

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Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to polymer matrix composites

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The definition of composite materials

1.3 Naming and classification of composite materials

1.4 Molding methods of composite materials

1.5 Characteristics of composite materials

1.6 Application of composite materials

1.7 The progress of composite materials

1.8 The important role of composite materials in the 21st century

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Part I: Component materials

Chapter 2: Reinforced materials

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Glass fiber

2.3 Carbon fiber

2.4 Aramid

2.5 Other reinforced fibers

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Chapter 3: Matrix materials

3.1 Overview

3.2 Basic properties of matrix materials

3.3 Technological properties of matrix materials

3.4 Matrix resin of composites

3.5 High performance resin matrix

3.6 Resin matrix used for corrosion-resistant composites

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Chapter 4: Interface of polymer matrix composites

4.1 The basic concept of interface

4.2 The formation and action mechanism of interface

4.3 Damage mechanism of interface

4.4 Surface treatment of fiber

4.5 Study on composite interface

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Part II: Processing of composite materials

Chapter 5: Fabrication of the half-finished products for polymer composites

5.1 The manufacturing method of thermoplastic granules

5.2 The manufacturing of thermosetting molding compound

5.3 Manufacturing method of continuous fiber prepregs for molding composites

5.4 Manufacturing of reinforced thermoplastic sheet

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Chapter 6: Forming technology of polymer matrix composites

6.1 Overview

6.2 Brief introduction of various molding techniques

6.3 Mold and auxiliary materials

6.4 Curing process of composite materials

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Chapter 7: Molding technology of sandwich structure composites

7.1 The molding technology for honeycomb sandwich structure

7.2 Molding process of foam sandwich structure

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Part III: Performance of composite materials

Chapter 8: Elementary mechanical properties of composite materials

8.1 Introduction

8.1.5 The basic assumptions and the typical unit of micromechanics

8.5 The shear behaviors of unidirectional and orthogonal composites

8.6 The bending properties of composites

8.7 The off-axis mechanical properties of composites

8.8 Basic mechanical properties of multi-directional composite materials

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Chapter 9: Other mechanical properties of composite materials

9.1 Impact, fatigue, creep, environmental effect, fracture and damage of composites

9.2 The basic mechanical properties of sandwich structure composite

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Chapter 10: High frequency dielectric properties of composites and radome

10.1 High frequency dielectric properties of glass fiber composites

10.2 Radome

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Chapter 11: Other properties of polymer composites

11.1 Thermal physical properties

11.2 Heat resistance of composites and its applications

11.3 Chemical corrosion resistance

11.4 Wearability

11.5 Flame resistance

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Index