Advanced Composites Manufacturing

A state-of-the-art look at advanced composites processing and manufacturing-from leading academic and industry experts<br> <br> Advanced Composites Manufacturing combines cutting-edge coverage of the scientific fundamentals of composites processing with an in-depth treatment of the major manufacturing processes for advanced composite materials. Complete with important information on such key issues as new processing areas, manufacturing process control, deformation forming, and cost-control strategies, this unique reference is essential reading for materials scientists, researchers, and engineers across a range of industry sectors. Topics covered include:<br> * The Processing Science of Reactive Polymer Composites.<br> * The Processing Science of Thermoplastic Composites.<br> * The Elastic Deformation of Fiber Bundles.<br> * Processing of Textile Preforms.<br> * The Autoclave Processing of Composites.<br> * Pultrusion of Composites.<br> * Forming of Advanced Composites.<br> * Filament Winding Process Model for Thermosetting Matrix Composites.<br> * Liquid Composite Molding.<br> * Process Control of Thermosetting Composites.<br> * Joining of Composites.<br> * Cost, Automation, and Design .