Materials Science

  1. Composite Materials
    1. Fundamentals of Composites
      1. Definition and Concept
        1. Advantages of Composites
          1. Classification Systems
          2. Constituent Materials
            1. Matrix Materials
              1. Polymer Matrices
                1. Metal Matrices
                  1. Ceramic Matrices
                  2. Reinforcement Materials
                    1. Fibers
                      1. Particles
                        1. Whiskers
                      2. Particle-Reinforced Composites
                        1. Large-Particle Composites
                          1. Rule of Mixtures
                            1. Mechanical Properties
                            2. Dispersion-Strengthened Composites
                              1. Strengthening Mechanisms
                            3. Fiber-Reinforced Composites
                              1. Continuous Fiber Composites
                                1. Load Transfer
                                  1. Longitudinal Properties
                                    1. Transverse Properties
                                      1. Laminate Theory
                                      2. Discontinuous Fiber Composites
                                        1. Critical Fiber Length
                                          1. Fiber Orientation Effects
                                          2. Fiber Types
                                            1. Glass Fibers
                                              1. Carbon Fibers
                                                1. Aramid Fibers
                                                  1. Natural Fibers
                                                2. Structural Composites
                                                  1. Laminates
                                                    1. Laminate Construction
                                                      1. Stacking Sequence
                                                        1. Symmetric Laminates
                                                        2. Sandwich Panels
                                                          1. Core Materials
                                                            1. Face Sheets
                                                              1. Structural Analysis
                                                            2. Interface in Composites
                                                              1. Fiber-Matrix Interface
                                                                1. Interfacial Bonding
                                                                  1. Interface Characterization
                                                                  2. Manufacturing of Composites
                                                                    1. Hand Lay-up
                                                                      1. Spray-up
                                                                        1. Filament Winding
                                                                          1. Pultrusion
                                                                            1. Resin Transfer Molding
                                                                              1. Autoclave Processing

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