Recent developments in high performance thermoplastic resins and their composites are described in this book, and the benefits and limitations of these emerging materials are assessed for aerospace and other applications. Discussions on the performance of neat and continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resins in terms of their properties and environmental and chemical resistance are provided.
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Neat Thermoplastic Resins Properties
Chapter 3 : Morphology
Chapter 4 : Joining Thermoplastic Composites
Chapter 5 : Processing of Advanced Thermoplastic Composites
Chapter 6 : Costs and Aircraft Applications of Thermoplastic Composites
Chapter 7 : Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Chapter 8 : References
Index
