Composites Processing and Applications : Polymers, Ceramics, and Metals

Made from two chemically distinct materials?often some combination of metal, ceramic, or polymer?composites form materials that are lighter and more durable than its original constituents. Tires, formica, bicycles, and air and spacecraft are made from composites. This textbook covers the science and engineering of composite materials, detailing the processes, manufacturing, and applications of polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, and ceramic matrix composites. Includes analytical models and equations, worked examples, real-life applications, and case studies. Ideal for plastics engineers and upper level undergraduates in materials science and engineering.