This new edition of the Handbook of Composites follows  the first edition in providing up-to-date information on materials,  processes, and applications of composite materials. In addition to  describing current developments in the industry, it provides readily  accessible information on test methodology and design analysis  techniques. Coverage has been expanded to include the new material  forms of metal-matrix, carbon-carbon and ceramic composites as well as  polymeric-based composites. This second edition covers technologies  for all new materials as well as modeling, characterization and  testing techniques. All resin systems in current use are covered as  well as speciality resins such as BMIs and cyanates, newer  high-temperature resins and thermoplastics. The fibers section has  been updated and a new section on particulate reinforcements has also  been added.   All traditional processing methods involving autoclaves, filament  winding, pultrusion, table rolling and textile preforming are included  along with the newer processes of resin transfer molding, fiber  placement, and thermoplastic processing. An extensive discussion of  composite surface treatment, mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding  has been added. The design and analysis section has been expanded with  chapters dealing with laminate and composite structure design,  analysis methods and the new important subject of design allowables  substantiation. There are new chapters on damage tolerance, repair,  safety and reuse of composites as well as applications of composites  to medical, construction and sporting goods.   With contribution from an international team of experts, the  Handbook of Composites will continue to be the primary  reference in the composites field.

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