SAMPE Symposium and Expo, 45th International

Encyclopedic in scope, this is a major presentation of recent developments in advanced materials technology. The emphasis is on materials processing and applications. More than 200 in-depth, illustrated reports by leading materials specialists from around the world present new information on all types of composite materials (polymer-, ceramic, and metal-matrix), ceramics, metallics, plastics and other polymeric materials, smart materials, and nanocomposites. New developments in processing methods, including RTM, pultrusion and filament winding, are detailed. And new developments are reported in major application areas, including biomedical, civil engineering/infrastructure, aircraft, space, fire-safe, automotive and a variety of industrial applications. Most reports are strongly related to practical, economical processing methods or current application areas. Hundreds of micrographs, photographs, diagrams and flow charts illustrate materials and processes. And numerous tables and graphs provide important quantitative data in convenient form. This is an important technology resource for all those involved in materials research, development, engineering, and applications.