Advanced Composites

Abstract

Introduction of basic concepts for composites with polymer- metal- and ceramic matrix composites; production and properties of composites reinforced with particles, whiskers, short and long fibres; selection criteria, case histories of applications, recycling, future perspectives, and basic concepts for adaptive and functional composites

Objective

Gain an insight into the diversity of opportunities to change the properties of composites, learn about the most important applications and processing techniques

Content

1. Introduction 1.1 What are advanced composites? 1.2 What are materials by combination? 1.3 Are composites an idea of today? 1.4 Delphi foresight 1.5 Why composites? 1.6 References for chapter 1 2. Basic modules 2.1 Particles 2.2 Short fibres including whiskers 2.3 Long fibres 2.4 Matrix materials 2.4.1 Polymers 2.4.2 Metals 2.4.3 Ceramics and glasses 2.5 References for chapter 2 3. PMC: Polymer Matrix Composites 3.1 Historical background 3.2 Types of PMC-laminates 3.3 Production, processing and machining operation 3.4 Mechanics of reinforcement, microstructure, interfaces 3.5 Failure criteria 3.6 Fatigue behaviour of a multiply composite 3.7 Adaptive materials systems 3.8 References for chapter 3 4. MMC: Metal matrix composites 4.1 Introduction: Definitions, selection criteria und "design" 4.2 Types von MMCs - examples und typical properties 4.3 Mechanical and physical properties of MMCs - basics of design, influencing variables and damage mechanisms 4.4 Production processes 4.5 Micro structure / interfaces 4.6 machining operations for MMC 4.7 Applications 4.8 References for chapter 4 5. CMC: Ceramic Matrix Composites 5.1 Introduction and historical background 5.2 Modes of reinforcement 5.3 Production processes 5.4 Mechanisms of reinforcement 5.5 Micro structure / interfaces 5.6 Properties 5.7 Applications 5.8 Materials testing and quality assurance 5.9 References for chapter 5

Resources