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Microstructural Characterisation of Fibre-Reinforced Composites
Author(s): John Summerscales
- Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
- Publication Date: July 24, 1998
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 336 pages
- ISBN-10: 1855732408
- ISBN-13: 9781855732407
Book Description
Over the last 50 years, great progress has been made in developing artificial fibre-reinforced composite materials, generally using filaments with microscopic diameters. A wide range of reinforcement forms, from random arrays to fully aligned, can be used for commercial applications, with the microstructure being a critical factor in realising the required properties in a material.
This is the first up-to-date review of how to apply advanced microstructural characterisation techniques to fibre-reinforced composites. Each chapter is designed to offer both a stand-alone introduction to its topic and detailed referencing for follow-up research. With contributions from experts from around the world, the book will be an essential reference for materials scientists and research workers in industry and academia alike.
- Comprehensive and up-to-date review of the microstructural features of composites
- Covers a wide range of microstructure characterisation techniques
Editorial Reviews
Review
“An essential reference for materials scientists and research workers in industry and academia.” –British Journal of Non-Destructive Testing
About the Author
John Summerscales is Senior Lecturer in the School of Manufacturing, materials and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Plymouth, UK and a key staff member of the Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre. He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Materials and the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing and a Professional Member of the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering.
