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Kaw, Autar K.

Mechanics of composite materials / Composite materials Autar K. Kaw. - Boca Raton : CRC Press, c1997. - 329 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. + 1 computer disk (3 1/2 in.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to composite materials --
2. Macromechanical analysis of a lamina --

3. Micromechanical analysis of a lamina --


4. Macromechanical analysis of laminates --



5. Failure, analysis, and design of laminates --




6. Bending of beams.






This is a complete introduction to the mechanical behaviour of composites. The text is supplemented by user-friendly PROMAL software, which allows readers to conduct studies, compare theories, design structures, and access the information quickly in tables or graphs.


System requirements for accompanying computer disk: IPM-PC computer with Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later; Microsoft MS-DOS version 6.0 later; 8 MB of available memory; one 3.5 inch high density disk drive and a hard disk with 4 MB available; EGA or higher resolution monitor, and mouse.

ISBN: 0849396565 9780849396564

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Composite materials--Mechanical properties.

Dewey Class. No.: 620.118 / KAW