Successful Composite Techniques
A practical introduction to the use of modern composite materials
| Format: Paperback, 176 Pages Item: 147819 ISBN: 9781847970541 SpecsIllustrations: 113 b&w ill; 95 line drawings & 12 charts Size: 8.5 x 11.0 x .50 Weight: 1.375 lb. Published: December 1st 2008 DC: AE List Price: $29.95 $22.46All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
This book demonstrates that modern composite materials are well within the scope of those with even limited practical experience. The reader is guided through successful design solutions in Kevlar, glass-reinforced plastic, carbon fiber and other modern materials. The concise text and pictures are an invaluable source of reference for car and motorcycle constructors, boat builders, light aircraft designers and those at the leading edge of many other sports and hobbies. This new edition includes information on thermoplastic composite materials, pre-preg tooling, compression molding for wet lay-up laminations, resin casting and resin transfer molding. |
Keith Noakes spent almost twenty years employed by Ciba-Geigy, a leading world supplier of raw composite materials. A confirmed motor racing enthusiast, has found the introduction and selling of composite technology to the world's leading teams to be a serious, but enjoyable, business. His close association with these teams led him to establish his own composite company supplying components to Formula One and CART teams. Keith is also the author of The Fibreglass Manual [Crowood]. |