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Composite materials : engineering and science

TL;DR: In this paper, the stiffness and strength of unidirectional composites and laminates are discussed. But they do not consider the effects of non-destructive testing.
Abstract: Reinforcements and the reinforcement-matrix interface Composites with metallic matrices Ceramic matrix composites Polymer matrix composites Stiffness, strength and related topics Stiffness of unidirectional composites and laminates Micromechanics of unidirectional composites Strength of unidirectional composites and laminates Short fibre composites Fracture mechanics and toughening mechanisms Impact resistance Fatigue and environmental effects Joining Non-destructive testing.
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06 May 2002
TL;DR: Some of the greatest scientists including Poisson, Faraday, Maxwell, Rayleigh, and Einstein have contributed to the theory of composite materials Mathematically, it is the study of partial differential equations with rapid oscillations in their coefficients Although extensively studied for more than a hundred years, an explosion of ideas in the last five decades has dramatically increased our understanding of the relationship between the properties of the constituent materials, the underlying microstructure of a composite, and the overall effective moduli which govern the macroscopic behavior as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Some of the greatest scientists including Poisson, Faraday, Maxwell, Rayleigh, and Einstein have contributed to the theory of composite materials Mathematically, it is the study of partial differential equations with rapid oscillations in their coefficients Although extensively studied for more than a hundred years, an explosion of ideas in the last five decades (and particularly in the last three decades) has dramatically increased our understanding of the relationship between the properties of the constituent materials, the underlying microstructure of a composite, and the overall effective (electrical, thermal, elastic) moduli which govern the macroscopic behavior This renaissance has been fueled by the technological need for improving our knowledge base of composites, by the advance of the underlying mathematical theory of homogenization, by the discovery of new variational principles, by the recognition of how important the subject is to solving structural optimization problems, and by the realization of the connection with the mathematical problem of quasiconvexification This 2002 book surveys these exciting developments at the frontier of mathematics

2,455 citations


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  • ...The book of Matthews and Rawlings (1994) gives many examples of natural and man-made composites....

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Abstract: Recently, there has been a rapid growth in research and innovation in the natural fibre composite (NFC) area. Interest is warranted due to the advantages of these materials compared to others, such as synthetic fibre composites, including low environmental impact and low cost and support their potential across a wide range of applications. Much effort has gone into increasing their mechanical performance to extend the capabilities and applications of this group of materials. This review aims to provide an overview of the factors that affect the mechanical performance of NFCs and details achievements made with them.

2,182 citations


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  • ...Interfacial bonding can occur by means of mechanisms of mechanical interlocking, electrostatic bonding, chemical bonding and inter-diffusion bonding [34]....

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  • ...At the ends of the fibre, the tensile stress are zero and increase along the fibre length; therefore, a fibre needs to have a length of greater than a critical length (Lc) in order for the fibre to be able to be broken during tensile loading of a composite [34]....

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the development of the advanced polymer composite material applications in the building and civil/structural infrastructure over the past three to four decades and highlight the important in-service research areas which are necessary to improve the understanding of the behavior of FRP materials and FRP structural components.

946 citations

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TL;DR: A review of recent advances using composites in modern aircraft construction is presented and it is argued that fibre reinforced polymers, especially carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP), can and will in the future contribute more than 50% of the structural mass of an aircraft as discussed by the authors.

889 citations

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TL;DR: Current knowledge on porous bone tissue engineering scaffolds on the basis of melt-derived bioactive silicate glass compositions and relevant composite structures is reviewed and discussed.
Abstract: Traditionally, bioactive glasses have been used to fill and restore bone defects. More recently, this category of biomaterials has become an emerging research field for bone tissue engineering applications. Here, we review and discuss current knowledge on porous bone tissue engineering scaffolds on the basis of melt-derived bioactive silicate glass compositions and relevant composite structures. Starting with an excerpt on the history of bioactive glasses, as well as on fundamental requirements for bone tissue engineering scaffolds, a detailed overview on recent developments of bioactive glass and glass-ceramic scaffolds will be given, including a summary of common fabrication methods and a discussion on the microstructural-mechanical properties of scaffolds in relation to human bone (structure-property and structure-function relationship). In addition, ion release effects of bioactive glasses concerning osteogenic and angiogenic responses are addressed. Finally, areas of future research are highlighted in this review.

846 citations