Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites

Fiber reinforced composite materials are an important class of engineering materials. They offer outstanding mechanical properties, unique flexibility in design capabilities and ease of fabrication. Additional advantages include light weight, corrosion resistance, impact resistance and excellent fatigue strength. Fiber composites are routinely used in such diverse applications as automobiles, aircraft, space vehicles, off-shore structures, containers and piping, sporting goods, electronics and appliances.