Brief Description:
A detailed introduction to theoretical and practical considerations of the marine use of composites.

Table of Contents:
Volume I: 1. A strategic overview; 2. Background to materials science; 3. Environmental aspects; 4. Production by resin transfer moulding; 5. An engineering approach to the prediction of elastic properties of a laminate; 6. Mechanics of orthotropic laminae; 7. Analysis of laminated composites; 8. Theory of sandwich beams and plates; 9. Design of anisotropic panels; 10. Finite element analysis of composites; 11. Theoretical predictions of failure mechanisms and strength; 12. Considerations of failure theories in design; 13. Test procedures and standards; Appendix; Volume II: 1. Introduction; 2. Design of displacement craft; 3. Design of dynamically supported craft; 4. The role of adhesives; 5. Practical design of joints and attachments; 6. Production of ships with single skin structures; 7. Production of yacht hulls of sandwich configuration; 8. Materials case study - failures and their repair; 9. Response of sandwich structures to slamming and impact loads; 10. Fatigue characteristics; 11. Composites in offshore structures; 12. Regulatory aspects in design; 13. Quality and safety assessment; 14. Design management and organisation; Appendix.

Marc Notes:
Originally published: 1993.;These two volumes provide a comprehensive guide and source book on the marine use of composite materials.;Includes bibliographical references and index.;v. 1. Fundamental aspects -- v. 2. Practical considerations.