Chapter 1 Introduction to Composite materials

Unit 1 Introduction and conception

Unit 2 Classifications and terminology of composite materials

Unit 3 Applications

Chapter 2 Matrices

Unit 1 Polymer matrix

Unit 2 Ceramic matrix

Unit 3 Metal matrix

Chapter 3 Reinforcements

Unit 1 Introduction

Unit 2 Development of hurricane resistant laminated glass fiber reinforced composite window panels

Unit 3 Carbon fiber reinforced carbon composites

Chapter 4 Interfaces

Unit 1 Types of bonding at the interface

Unit 2 Mechanical characterization of interfaces

Chapter 5 Fibre reinforced polymers

Unit 1 Introduction

Unit 2 Fabrication processes

Unit 3 Applications of composite materials

Chapter 6 Metal matrix composite

Unit 1 Introduction

Unit 2 Processing

Unit 3 Application

Chapter 7 Ceramics matrix Composite

Unit 1 Introduction

Unit 2 Processing of ceramic matrix composites

Unit 3 Glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites

Chapter 8 Nanocomposite

Unit 1 Introduction

Unit 2 Processing

Unit 3 Application

Appendixes

Main journals of composites science and engineering

Answer to reading comprehension

Glossary