1. Introduction to Composite Materials -- 2. Macromechanical Behavior of a Lamina -- 3. Micromechanical Behavior of a Lamina -- 4. Macromechanical Behavior of a Laminate -- 5. Bending, Buckling, and Vibration of Laminated Plates -- 6. Other Analysis and Behavior Topics -- 7. Introduction to Design of Composite Structures -- App. A. Matrices and Tensors -- App. B. Maxima and Minima of Functions of a Single Variable -- App. C. Typical Stress-Strain Curves -- App. D. Governing Equations for Beam Equilibrium and Plate Equilibrium, Buckling, and Vibration.
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Composite materials have been the most significant area of study in structural mechanics during the past 35 years. This text offers a balanced approach to the mechanics of composite materials and laminated composite structures.