Fibre Science and Technology is one of six titles in a coherent and
definitive series of volumes dedicated to advanced composite materials
research, development and usage in the former Soviet Union. Much of the
information presented has been classified until recently. Thus each
volume provides a unique insight into hitherto unknown research and
development data.
This volume deals with the basic components of a composite material,
namely the reinforcement and the encasing matrix material. Beginning
with a specification of a range of reinforcing fibres (glass, carbon,
organic, inorganic, ceramic), the book then considers in detail the
development of such fibres and the significant range of properties
achieved. An extensive test methodology used to evaluate the physical
and mechanical properties of each type of fibre matrix combination is
presented, and the production method employed for each constituent part
is described.
This book will be of interest to anyone involved in research or
development in composite materials science and technology, both in
industry and universities.