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K. K. Chawla
Bio: K. K. Chawla is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Composite number & Multi-function structure. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 176 citations.
Topics: Composite number, Multi-function structure
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01 Jan 1975
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide a basic fundamental understanding of the physical and mathematical aspects of the materials system and structures comprised of composite materials, and the deformation of a fibrous composite is analyzed for plate and shell type structures.
Abstract: This book attempts to provide a basic fundamental understanding of the physical and mathematical aspects of the materials system and structures comprised of composite materials. The introduction discusses the nature and scope of composite materials, the strengthening processes used in the manufacture of alloys, and the needs for composite materials. Then various types of fiber-reinforced materials are examined, first by discussing the properties of the component phases. Next, the behavior of dispersion-strengthened and directionally solidified eutectics is considered. An introduction to plate and shell theory is given for isotropic materials, and then the stress--strain relations thus developed are extended to deal with anisotropic materials. The deformation of a fibrous composite is analyzed for plate- and shell-type structures. The strength and fracture of composite materials are discussed in the final chapter. The book is not an encyclopedia of all previous research and solutions. 136 figures, 19 tables, 492 references. (RWR)
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TL;DR: A review of the literature on fiber-reinforced metal-matrix composites can be found in this paper, where fabrication methods, mechanical properties, secondary working techniques and interfaces are discussed.
260 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the fracture behavior of composites with thermoplastic matrices of different fracture toughness Kcm was studied and the microstructural details and the dominant mechanisms of energy adsorption during breakdown of the composites were defined.
204 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a probabilistic approach was adopted to examine the effects of fiber length and orientation distribution on the strength of short fiber composites. But the results were not applied to other special cases of fiber arrangements.
Abstract: This paper adopts a probabilistic approach to examine the effects of fibre length and orientation distribution on the strength of short fibre composites. A general theory has been formulated in terms of fibre length and orientation distribution function as well as the composite geometrical and physical properties. The final result is presented in the form of a modified “rule of mixtures”. The result has been applied to discuss several special cases of fibre arrangements. They are (a) unidirectional short fibre composites with uniform fibre length, (b) unidirectional short fibre composites with fibre length distribution, (c) random short fibre composites with uniform fibre length and (d) partially-aligned short fibre composites with uniform fibre length. Comparisons of the present results with previous work are also discussed.
197 citations
TL;DR: In the recent decade, the growth of the natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composite has made a considerable impact on the polymer composite research and innovation as mentioned in this paper, and this rapid growth warranted their properties over low-cost synthetic fiber composites and reduced environmental impacts.
186 citations
TL;DR: A critical review of literature pertinent to the subject matter of this paper was carried out under the following two broad headings: free vibration and transient dynamics as discussed by the authors, which describes the various theoretical developments in fiber reinforced laminated composite and sandwich plates.
183 citations