Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites is a comprehensive guide to the analysis of composite aircraft materials,combining theory with proven practical approaches. Invaluable to both practicing professionals and academics, Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites covers a wide variety of topics including:
- Basic mechanics of composite materials
- Principles of Classical Laminate Theory
- Unnotched strength prediction and notched strength prediction
- Analysis methods for mechanically fastened joints
- Bonded joint analysis for both metal and composite adherends
- Stability solutions for laminated plates and built-up structures
- Composite beams and sandwich structures
- Unique mechanical properties of composites
- Structural requirements and structural substantiation for aircraft composites
- Practical aspects for Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT)
- Standard design practices for laminates, joints, and sandwich structures
