Book contents
- Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Fibres and Particulate Reinforcements
- 3 Matrices
- 4 Composites Fabrication
- 5 Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
- 6 Mechanical Properties of Laminates
- 7 Fatigue Loading of Laminates
- 8 Environmental Effects
- 9 Joining, Repair, Self-Healing, and Recycling of Composites
- 10 Case Histories
- Index
- References
3 - Matrices
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 April 2022
- Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Fibres and Particulate Reinforcements
- 3 Matrices
- 4 Composites Fabrication
- 5 Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
- 6 Mechanical Properties of Laminates
- 7 Fatigue Loading of Laminates
- 8 Environmental Effects
- 9 Joining, Repair, Self-Healing, and Recycling of Composites
- 10 Case Histories
- Index
- References
Summary
In this chapter we describe the resins used for the manufacture of composite artefacts. The concept of curing is discussed with respect to the chemistry of typical polymer matrices. The advantages and disadvantages of thermosets and thermoplastics are also discussed.
In the case of thermosets, the importance of thermoplastic and rubber toughening is considered. While we concentrate on polymer matrix materials, ceramic and metal matrices are referred to for completeness.
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- Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering , pp. 76 - 130Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022