Finite Element Modelling of Composite Materials and Structures

Performance prediction is an important factor in ensuring the correct design specification of composite materials. This practical reference fills a substantial need for an introduction to a technique that is quickly becoming a requisite tool for composite materials. The book is based on the well-established course run by the Centre for Composite Materials at Imperial College. It covers the essential characteristics of composite materials and in particular, those of fibre-reinforced plastics.KEY FEATURES:· Provides background in the fundamentals of composites and the fundamentals of finite element analysis· Presents various strategies for applying finite elements to composites· Include case studiesMatthews, F. L. is the author of 'Finite Element Modelling of Composite Materials and Structures' with ISBN 9780849308468 and ISBN 0849308461.