Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials

This introductory text is designed for students taking a Mechanics of Composite Materials course. This course is offered to mechanical, aerospace, engineering mechanics, and materials science departments. The textbook covers the mechanics of structural composite materials, beginning with basic concepts, definitions, and an overview of the current status of composites technology; followed by design methodology and optimisation processes. This text is suitable not only as a textbook, but also as a self-study reference in composite materials.