International Encyclopedia of Composites, Vol 2 (Hardcover)

This six-volume set is the first and only reference source to consult when seeking an overview of any topic in composites technology. Its 4000 pages contain over 240 original and completely up-to-date articles. Over 300 distinguished researchers, theoreticians, applications and hands-on technologists have contributed and made this the most comprehensive, authoritative, and accurate work of its kind. Examples of typical subjects covered are composite processes, including automation, braining, casting, chemical vapour infiltration, conventional fabrication, extrusion, infiltration, joining, machining, molding, prepregging, pultrusion, pulforming, radiation, rapid solidification, robotics, squeeze casting, thermoforming and weaving. Special composite properties such as ablative composites, biomedical composites, conductive composites, core and sandwich composites, elastomeric composites, environmental resistant composites, foamed composites, high-performance composites, high-temperature resistant composites, interpenetrating networks, laminates, liquid crystals, low-observability composites (Stealth aircraft), marine composites, microwave composites, natural composites, ordered polymers, oxidation-resistant composites, piezoelectric composites, polymer blends and alloys, propellant composites, sound-dampening composites, toughened composites, and wear-resistant composites are also covered. Other subjects of interest include CAD/CAM/CAE, damage control, fillers, fractography, literaure of composites, manufacturing economics, marker evaluation, matrices (polymer, ceramic, and metal) microscopy, testing (electrical, mechanical, physical, and thermophysical), reinforcements, repair, safety and health, and smart composites.