ADVANCED COMPOSITE FABRICATION AND REPAIR HANDBOOK

Principles and Practices for Fiber, Matrix, Tooling, and Non-Destructive Inspection

von Adele Sterling

378 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Build dependable composite parts and repairs from first principlesAdvanced Composite Fabrication and Repair Handbook connects material behavior, process control, structural repair, and non-destructive inspection in one practical engineering reference. It explains how fibers, matrices, interfaces, laminate architecture, tooling, cure cycles, and workmanship combine to determine structural performance.Readers move from constituent selection and micromechanics through prepreg layup, liquid molding, vacuum processing, autoclave cure, machining, joining, inspection, damage assessment, and bonded repair. Clear derivations show where governing equations come from, while worked examples turn theory into decisions about ply count, resin flow, vacuum integrity, cure kinetics, scarf geometry, inspection sensitivity, and repair acceptance.Designed for study and shop-floor reference- Step-by-step engineering calculations with defined variables and units- Technical diagrams covering material, tooling, process, defect, and inspection concepts- Comparison tables for selecting processes, test methods, and repair strategies- End-of-chapter problems with answers for independent practice- A progressive workflow from raw materials to validated return to serviceThis handbook is written for composite technicians, manufacturing and quality engineers, repair designers, inspectors, students, and practitioners who need a rigorous bridge between laminate mechanics and production reality. Its emphasis on traceable reasoning helps readers diagnose defects, select defensible processes, and communicate engineering decisions with confidence.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798176202366
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.09.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published