High performance synthetic fibers are key components of composite materialsâ€"a class of materials vital for U.S. military technology and for the civilian ec

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This important new handbook provides comprehensive coverage of how high performance fibres are designed and manufactured and covers their capabilities and appli

Fiber-reinforced composites are exceptionally versatile materials whose properties can be tuned to exhibit a variety of favorable properties such as high tensil