Publisher's Synopsis
Composite materials can be very diverse - different matrix materials, different reinforcements, different forms of reinforcements, interfacial coatings, different arrangements and distribution of reinforcements in a given matrix, and so on. Notwithstanding such diversity, there are many concepts, processes, methodologies of evaluation and characterization that cut across different types of composites.;This book brings together research from the different types of composites (polymeric, metallic, intermetallic and ceramic matrix) to present a comprehensive state-of-the-art understanding of processing, microstructure and properties of high-performance composites.;A focus is placed on the commality of phenomena in different types of composites, such as processing, damage evolution, role of the matrix microstructure, interface, toughening meachanisms and fracture, in the hope that the reader (researcher) should benefit from the cross-fertilization of ideas.
