Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Composite Technology Overview -- Composites vs. Advanced Composites -- Examples of Typical Applications -- Advantages of Composites -- Disadvantages of Composites -- Composites Development Timeline -- Chapter 2: Matrix Technology -- Matrix Systems Overview -- Thermosets -- Thermoplastics -- Other Matrix Materials -- Liquid Resins -- Prepregs -- Chapter 3: Fiber Reinforcements -- Introduction to Fiber Reinforcements -- Fiber Types and Properties -- Forms of Reinforcement -- Layup Technology -- Chapter 4: Basic Design Considerations -- Composite Structural Design -- Resin to Fiber Ratio -- Service Life Considerations -- Chapter 5: Molding Methods and Practices -- Overview of Molding Methods and Practices -- Semi-Permanent Mold Release Agents -- Vacuum Bagging -- Hand Layup - Wet Layup -- Vacuum Infusion -- Hand Layup - Prepreg -- Oven and Autoclave Equipment -- Filament Winding -- Automated Tape Laying and Automated Fiber Placement -- Resin Transfer Molding -- Pultrusion -- Thermoforming -- Compression Molding -- Chapter 6: Core Materials -- Why Use Sandwich Construction? -- Balsa Core -- Foam Cores -- Honeycomb Cores -- Other Core Types -- Design and Analysis -- General Design Criteria -- Fabrication -- In-Service Use -- Chapter 7: Introduction to Tooling -- Key Factors -- Metal vs. Composite Tooling -- Tooling for Thermoplastics -- Chapter 8: Inspection and Test Methods -- Destructive Coupon Testing -- Resin, Fiber and/or Void Content -- Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) Requirements and Heat Release Testing -- Non-Destructive Testing -- Chapter 9: Adhesive Bonding and Fastening -- Adhesive Bonding vs. Fastening Composites -- Bonding Methods -- Types of Adhesives -- Surface Preparation -- Cleaning -- Bonding to Core Materials -- Bonding Thermoplastic Composites -- Joint Design.

Drilling and Fastening -- Chapter 10: Repair of Composite Structures -- Types of Damage -- Damage Detection -- Component Identification -- Paint Removal -- Damage Removal -- Repair Design -- Vacuum Bagging Materials for Composite Repair -- Repair Instructions -- Scarfing -- The Repair Patch -- Curing Methods -- Chapter 11: Health and Safety -- Routes of Exposure -- Hazards Associated With Matrix Systems -- Hazards Associated With Fibers -- Exposure Limits -- Solvents -- Personal Protective Equipment -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Authors.