Composite Structures and Materials

Developments in matrix materials, fibres and prepregs - high performance thermoplastic composites from PEKK-based LDFTM - technology. Environmental degradation and damage tolerance of composites - composites with nerves of glass. Maintainability and sustainability of composites - materials and processes used for bonded repairs of F/A-18 advanced composite honeycomb sandwich structures. Nondestructive inspection of composites - evaluation of thermally fatigued composites using ultrasonic analysis. Applications of composites - development of manufacturing techniques for a composite satellite antenna reflector. Process modelling and fabricating of composites - advances in CNC filament winding for non-axisymmetric shapes. Metal matrix composites - magnesium composites: a critical review. Composite supports and joints - review of some support problems associated with the use of composite materials in the process industry. Mechanics of composites I - simulation of local impact on fibre reinforced beams and plates. Fracture and fatigue of composites I - delamination damage and its effect on stability of laminated cylindrical shells. Analytical methods - the use of a mixed numerical/experimental technique for the determination of the complex material properties of composite laminates. Ceramic matrix composites - pressure pulsed chemical vapour infiltration of TiN to SiC-particle preforms. Mechanics of composites 2 - the torsional fatigue behaviour of the in-plane and out-of-plane shear moduli of composite materials. Fracture and fatigue of composites II - damage controlled failure in quasi-isotropic carbon fibre composites. Index.