Mechanics of composite materials

Book · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5134072

Christensen, R M

The book presents a comprehensive account of the basic theory of the mechanical behavior of heterogeneous materials. Basic results of continuum mechanics concerning elasticity theory, viscoelasticity theory, plasticity theory and Eshelby's formula are summarized, and the stiffness or effective moduli of materials containing spherical inclusions and cylindrical and lamellar systems are examined in detail. Laminates are discussed, and the analysis, strength and design of composite structures is considered. Attention is then given to wave propagation in layered, three-dimensionally periodic and inhomogeneous media, and the plastic, viscoelastic and large deformation properties of porous, fiber and fluid composites. The effective thermal properties of composite materials are also considered, including thermoelasticity, thermal conductivity, the thermal expansion coefficient and specific heat.

• OSTI ID: 5134072
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
ANISOTROPY
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
DEFORMATION
ELASTICITY
FAILURES
FIBERS
FLYWHEELS
LOADING
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
PRESSURE VESSELS
REINFORCED MATERIALS
SUSPENSIONS
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
TENSILE PROPERTIES
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
WAVE PROPAGATION
CONTAINERS
DISPERSIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS HANDLING
MECHANICAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
360303* - Composite Materials- Mechanical Properties- (-1987)