Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction. Design of composite products. The assessment loop. The outline design loop. The detailed design loop. The validation loop. Fibres. Matrix Resins for engineers. Lamina (one ply)/laminate (many plies) properties. Reinforcement forms. Core materials. Ancillary materials. Fabrication processes. Non-destructive testing. Environmental effects. Fatigue and stress rupture. Impact effects. Adhesive bonding. Bolted joints. Statistics. Composite markets and products. Costing. Plant layout. Quality. Troubleshooting. Case study of product development. Hints and tips. Appendices. Index.