Introduction -- Fundamentals of mechanics of solids -- Mechanics of a unidirectional ply -- Mechanics of a composite layer -- Mechanics of laminates -- Failure criteria and strength of laminates -- Environmental, special loading, and manufacturing effects -- Laminated composite beams and columns -- Laminated composite plates -- Thin-walled composite beams -- Circular cylindrical shells -- Optimal composite structures.
Summary
Advanced Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structural Elements analyzes contemporary theoretical models at the micro- and macro levels of material structure. Its coverage of practical methods and approaches, experimental results, and optimization of composite material properties and structural component performance can be put to practical use by researchers and engineers.
