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“Professor Ron Gibson provides a comprehensive textbook to cover the
basic concept of anisotropy and inhomogeneity of composites as well as
state-of-art issues such as dynamic behavior, fracture and testing. The many
worked-out examples and homework problems are most useful for readers
to understand the basic concepts to be used in practical applications of
composites. Such knowledge is essential for advanced composite materials
to be further applied to lightweight structures successfully.”
—Nobuo Takeda, University of Tokyo, Japan
Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Third Edition presents
a unique blend of classical and contemporary mechanics of composites
technologies. While continuing to cover classical methods, this edition
also includes frequent references to current state-of-the-art composites
technology and research findings.
New to the Third Edition
• Many new worked-out example problems, homework problems,
figures, and references
• An appendix on matrix concepts and operations
• Coverage of particle composites, nanocomposites, nanoenhancement
of conventional fiber composites, and hybrid multiscale composites
• Expanded coverage of finite element modeling and test methods
Easily accessible to students, this popular bestseller incorporates the most
worked-out example problems and exercises of any available textbook on
mechanics of composite materials. It offers a rich, comprehensive, and
up-to-date foundation for students to begin their work in composite
materials science and engineering.
PRINCIPLES
OF
COMPOSITE
MATERIAL
MECHANICS
Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering
ISBN: 978-1-4398-5005-3
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PRINCIPLES OF
COMPOSITE
MATERIAL
MECHANICS
Ronald F. GibsonRonald F. Gibson
THIRD EDITION THIRD EDITION
PRINCIPLES
OF
COMPOSITE
MATERIAL
MECHANICS
THIRD
EDITION
Gibson
