Handbook of Advances in Braided Composite Materials : Theory, Production, Testing and Applications /: Theory, Production, Testing and Applications. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Jason P. Carey.
• Editors: Carey, Jason P
• Contents: Front Cover; Handbook of Advances in Braided Composite Materials; Related titles; Handbook of Advances in Braided Composite Materials: Theory, Production, Testing and Applications; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering; 1 -- Introduction to braided composites; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Basic concepts; 1.2.1 What are composite materials?; 1.2.2 What are braided composites?; 1.3 Basic materials; 1.3.1 Fibers; 1.3.2 Resins; 1.4 Book content; 1.5 Short commentary on likely future trends; Sources of further information and advice 2 - Working with the braided composite app; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Main menu; 2.3 Micromechanics; 2.4 Lamina strength; 2.5 Coordinate system transformation; 2.6 Braid manufacturing; 2.6.1 Braid volume fraction; 2.7 Braid angle measurement; 2.8 Braid machine setup; 2.9 Installation instructions; 2.9.1 Android; 2.9.2 Source code; 2.10 Conclusions; References; One - Manufacturing and advanced testing of braided composite materials; 3 - Manufacturing processes for braided composite materials; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Basic components of a braiding machine; 3.2.1 Horn gears; 3.2.2 Carriers 3.2.3 Bobbins 3.2.4 Carrier track; 3.2.5 Take-up mechanism; 3.2.6 Forming ring (guide ring); 3.3 Types of braiders; 3.3.1 Maypole braider; 3.3.2 Triaxial braider; 3.3.3 Flat braider; 3.3.4 Rotary braider; 3.3.5 Radial braider; 3.3.6 Three-dimensional braiders; 3.3.6.1 3-D rotary braiding; 3.3.6.2 Application of model to complex shapes; 3.3.6.3 Hybrid braids; 3.3.6.4 Cross-shape variation along the braid length; 3.3.6.5 Machinery for 3-D braids; 3.3.6.6 Track-and-column braiding; MagnaWeave braiding; AYPEX braiding; Hexagonal braiding; First generation hexagonal braider Second generation hexagonal braider 3.4 Variables of braiding; 3.4.1 Pick count; 3.4.2 Braid angle; 3.4.3 Braiding formation variables; 3.4.4 Jam angle; 3.4.5 Cover factor; 3.4.6 Fiber volume fraction; 3.5 A comparison of two-dimensional braiding and filament winding; 3.5.1 Basic concepts; 3.5.2 Design versus manufacturing considerations; 3.5.2.1 Overall dimensional considerations; 3.5.3 Manufacturing considerations; 3.5.4 Load carrying capabilities; 3.5.5 Resultant mechanical properties; 3.6 Kinematics of braiding manufacturing; 3.6.1 History of kinematic modeling of the braiding process 3.6.2 Challenges 3.6.3 Recent advances in modeling the circular braiding process; 3.7 Process selection for 3-D braiding; 3.7.1 Constant cross section parts; 3.7.2 Cylindrical braiding; 3.7.3 Hexagonal braiding; 3.7.3.1 Fiber architecture; 3.7.3.2 Ideal tubular, bifurcated structures; 3.7.4 Geometrical requirements; 3.7.5 Braid parameters; 3.7.6 Bifurcated structures; 3.7.6.1 Track-and-column process; 3.7.6.2 Production of a bifurcated track-and-column braid; 3.7.7 Production of tubular structures; 3.7.7.1 Production of bifurcated, tubular structures; 3.8 The cost of braided composite materials.
• Publisher Details: Duxford, United Kingdom Cambridge, MA, United States : Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 620.1/18; Braided structures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Reference; Braided structures; Electronic books; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780081003770; 0081003773
• Related ISBNs: 9780081003695; 0081003692
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 23, 2016).
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