Elastic behaviour of materials  In a solid, interatomic forces bind two or more atoms together…

Hooke’s law and its experimental verification  Hooke’s law is for a small deformation, when the…

Formation of Voids Voids are considered defects in composite structures and there are several types…

Introduction There are many cases where a formulator needs to hit a certain density target.…

Fiber volume ratio is an important mathematical element in composite engineering. Fiber volume ratio, or fiber volume fraction, is the percentage…

Plain concrete possess a very low tensile strength, limited ductility and little resistance to cracking,…

Many materials are capable of reinforcing polymers. Some materials, such as the cellulose in wood,…

Composite materials are formed by two or more components so that the properties of the…

Design Flexibility – Thermoset Composites give designers nearly unlimited flexibility in designing shapes and forms. They…

The classification of composites based on the form of reinforcement is shown in Figure 1.2.…