Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials book cover

Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials

By
  • V.V. Vasiliev, Department of Mechanics and Optimization of Processes and Structures, Russian State University of Technology, Moscow, Russia
  • E. Morozov, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa

Synthesizing foundational and advanced knowledge within advanced mechanics, manufacturing technology, and the analysis of composite materials and structures, this work extends your knowledge from fundamental science to advanced analysis - and even into practical design and engineering solutions. Case studies of analysis and design of real-world structural composite components are also included, enabling you to optimize material structure and structural applications.

The work contains a detailed representation of the mechanics of composite materials and structural elements as the field exists today, including non-linear material models (elasticity, plasticity, creep) and structural nonlinearity, discussion of the material micro- and macro- mechanics (stress diffusion, coupling effects, etc.) and material characterization, analysis of failure criteria and strength of laminates.

Audience
Graduate researchers and above studying composite mechanics. Practicing engineers in industry, including members of ASME, AIAA and SAE; aerospace and automotive engineers designing and analyze composite materials.

Hardbound, 800 Pages

Published: July 2013

Imprint: Elsevier

ISBN: 978-0-08-098231-1

Contents

  • CONTENTS

    Preface to the Third Edition

    Chapter 1 Introduction

    1.1 Structural Materials

    1.2 Composite Materials

    1.3 References

    Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Mechanics of Solids

    2.1 Stresses

    2.2 Equilibrium Equations

    2.3 Stress Transformation

    2.4 Principal Stresses

    2.5 Displacements and Strains

    2.6 Transformation of Small Strains

    2.7 Compatibility Equations

    2.8 Admissible Static and Kinematic Fields

    2.9 Constitutive Equations for an Elastic Solid

    2.10 Formulations of the Problem

    2.11 Variational Principles

    2.12 References

    Chapter 3 Mechanics of a Unidirectional Ply

    3.1 Ply Architecture

    3.2 Fiber-Matrix Interaction

    3.3 Micromechanics of a Ply

    3.4 Mechanical Properties of a Ply under Tension, Shear, and Compression

    3.5 Hybrid Composites

    3.6 Composites with High Fiber Fraction

    3.7 Limitations of Phenomenological Ply Models

    3.8 References

    Chapter 4 Mechanics of a Composite Layer

    4.1 Isotropic Layer

    4.2 Unidirectional Orthotropic Layer

    4.3 Unidirectional Anisotropic Layer

    4.4 Orthogonally Reinforced Orthotropic Layer

    4.5 Angle-Ply Orthotropic Layer

    4.6 Layer Made by Angle-Ply Circumferential Winding

    4.7 Fabric Layers

    4.8 Lattice Layer

    4.9 Spatially Reinforced Layers and Bulk Materials

    4.10 References

    Chapter 5 Mechanics of Laminates

    5.1 Stiffness Coefficients of a Generalized Anisotropic Layer

    5.2 Stiffness Coefficients of a Homogeneous Layer

    5.3 Stiffness Coefficients of a Laminate

    5.4 Symmetric Laminates

    5.5 Engineering Stiffness Coefficients of Orthotropic Laminates

    5.6 Quasi-Homogeneous Laminates

    5.7 Quasi-Isotropic Laminates

    5.8 Antisymmetric Laminates

    5.9 Sandwich Structures

    5.10 Coordinate of the Reference Plane

    5.11 Stresses in Laminates

    5.12 Example

    5.13 References

    Chapter 6 Failure Criteria and Strength of Laminates

    6.1 Failure Criteria for an Elementary Composite Layer or Ply

    6.2 Practical Recommendations

    6.3 Examples

    6.4 Allowable Stresses for Laminates Consisting of Unidirectional Plies

    6.5 Progressive Failure

    6.6 References

    Chapter 7 Environmental, Special Loading, and Manufacturing Effects

    7.1 Temperature Effects

    7.2 Hydrothermal Effects and Aging

    7.3 Time-Dependent Loading Effects

    7.4 Manufacturing Effects

    7.5 References

    Chapter 8 Laminated Composite Beams

    8.1 Basic Equations and Relationships

    8.2 Bending of Laminated Beams

    8.3 Buckling under Axial Compression

    8.4 References

    Chapter 9 Thin-Walled Composite Beams

    9.1 Composite Beams with Closed Cross-Sectional Contour

    9.2 Composite Beams with Open Cross-Sectional Contour

    9.3 References

    Chapter 10 Rectangular Composite Plates

    10.1 Equations of the Plate Theory

    10.2 Symmetrically Laminated Plates

    10.3 Non-symmetrically Laminated Plates

    10.4 References

    Chapter 11 Circular Cylindrical Shells

    11.1 Governing Equations

    11.2 Stress State Independent on the Circumferential Coordinate

    11.3 Stress State Independent on the Axial Coordinate

    11.4 Applied Theories

    11.4.3 Engineering Theory

    11.5 Buckling of Cylindrical Shells

    11.6 References

    Chapter 12 Optimal Composite Structures

    12.1 Optimal Fibrous Structures

    12.2 Composite Laminates of Uniform Strength

    12.3 Design of Composite Laminates under Strength Constraints

    12.4 Design of Composite Laminates under Strength and Buckling

    Constraints

    12.5 Application to Optimal Composite Structures

    12.6 References

    Author Index

    Subject Index

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