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Optical Microscopy of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Authors: Brian S. Hayes and Luther M. Gammon

Published: 2010     Pages: 246 (Approx)    Price: $ 160

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Optical microscopy is one of the most valuable – but under utilized – tools for analyzing fiber reinforced

polymer matrix composites. This hands-on instructional book covers everything: sample preparation,

microscopic techniques, and applications. The power of optical microscopy to study the microstructure

of these heterogeneous, anisotropic materials is illustrated with over 180 full color images.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Composite Materials and Optical Microscopy

Chapter 2. Sample Preparation and Mounting

Chapter 3. Rough Grinding and Polishing

Chapter 4. Special Sample Preparation and Polishing

Chapter 5. Viewing the Specimen Using Reflected Light Microscopy

Chapter 6. Thin Section Preparation and Transmitted Light Microscopy

Chapter 7. Composite Structure Analysis

Chapter 8. Void Analysis of Composite Materials

Chapter 9. Microcrack Analysis of Composite Materials

Chapter 10. Toughening Methods for Thermoset Matrix Composites

Chapter 11. Impact Response of Composites

Chapter 12. Crystalline Microstructures of Thermoplastic Matrix Composites

Chapter 13. Natural Fiber and Resin Composites

Chapter 14. Honeycomb Core – Sandwich Structure Composites

Chapter 15. Surface Degradation of Composites

Chapter 16. The Effects of Lightning Strikes on Polymeric Composites

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