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Materials Science
1. Introduction to Materials Science
2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
3. Crystal Structure of Solids
4. Imperfections in Solids
5. Diffusion in Solids
6. Mechanical Properties of Materials
7. Phase Diagrams and Phase Equilibria
8. Phase Transformations in Materials
9. Materials Processing and Synthesis
10. Electrical Properties of Materials
11. Thermal Properties of Materials
12. Magnetic Properties of Materials
13. Optical Properties of Materials
14. Ceramics and Glasses
15. Polymers
16. Composite Materials
17. Corrosion and Degradation
18. Materials Selection and Design
19. Materials Characterization
16.
Composite Materials
16.1.
Fundamentals of Composites
16.1.1.
Definition and Concept
16.1.2.
Advantages of Composites
16.1.3.
Classification Systems
16.2.
Constituent Materials
16.2.1.
Matrix Materials
16.2.1.1.
Polymer Matrices
16.2.1.2.
Metal Matrices
16.2.1.3.
Ceramic Matrices
16.2.2.
Reinforcement Materials
16.2.2.1.
Fibers
16.2.2.2.
Particles
16.2.2.3.
Whiskers
16.3.
Particle-Reinforced Composites
16.3.1.
Large-Particle Composites
16.3.1.1.
Rule of Mixtures
16.3.1.2.
Mechanical Properties
16.3.2.
Dispersion-Strengthened Composites
16.3.2.1.
Strengthening Mechanisms
16.4.
Fiber-Reinforced Composites
16.4.1.
Continuous Fiber Composites
16.4.1.1.
Load Transfer
16.4.1.2.
Longitudinal Properties
16.4.1.3.
Transverse Properties
16.4.1.4.
Laminate Theory
16.4.2.
Discontinuous Fiber Composites
16.4.2.1.
Critical Fiber Length
16.4.2.2.
Fiber Orientation Effects
16.4.3.
Fiber Types
16.4.3.1.
Glass Fibers
16.4.3.2.
Carbon Fibers
16.4.3.3.
Aramid Fibers
16.4.3.4.
Natural Fibers
16.5.
Structural Composites
16.5.1.
Laminates
16.5.1.1.
Laminate Construction
16.5.1.2.
Stacking Sequence
16.5.1.3.
Symmetric Laminates
16.5.2.
Sandwich Panels
16.5.2.1.
Core Materials
16.5.2.2.
Face Sheets
16.5.2.3.
Structural Analysis
16.6.
Interface in Composites
16.6.1.
Fiber-Matrix Interface
16.6.2.
Interfacial Bonding
16.6.3.
Interface Characterization
16.7.
Manufacturing of Composites
16.7.1.
Hand Lay-up
16.7.2.
Spray-up
16.7.3.
Filament Winding
16.7.4.
Pultrusion
16.7.5.
Resin Transfer Molding
16.7.6.
Autoclave Processing
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