1.2.7 Multiscale composites1.2.8 Carbon-carbon composites; 1.2.9 Natural fibre composites; 1.2.10 Self-sensing composites; 1.2.11 Self-healing composites; 1.3 Conclusion; References; 2 -- Advanced fibrous architectures for composites in aerospace engineering; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Types of fibrous architectures; 2.3 2D fibrous architectures; 2.3.1 Woven structures; 2.3.2 Knitted structures; 2.3.3 Directionally oriented structures; 2.3.4 Braided structures; 2.4 3D fibrous architectures; 2.4.1 3D woven structures; 2.4.2 3D knitted structures; 2.4.3 3D braided structures.

2.5 Hybrid fibrous architectures2.6 Production techniques; 2.6.1 Woven structures; 2.6.2 Knitted structures; 2.6.3 Directionally oriented structures; 2.6.4 Braided structures; 2.7 Properties of advanced fibrous architectures: advantages and disadvantages; 2.8 Applications; 2.8.1 Woven structures; 2.8.2 Knitted structures; 2.8.3 Directionally oriented structures; 2.8.4 Braided structures; 2.8.5 Future applications; 2.9 Summary and concluding remarks; Sources of further information; References; 3 -- Metal and ceramic matrix composites in aerospace engineering; 3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Types of matrix3.2.1 Ceramic matrices; 3.2.2 Metallic matrices; 3.3 Types of fibre; 3.3.1 Particulate reinforcements; 3.3.2 Continuous fibres; 3.3.3 Short fibres; 3.3.3.1 Glass fibres; 3.3.3.2 Boron fibres; 3.3.3.3 Carbon fibres; 3.3.3.4 Oxide fibres; 3.3.3.5 Fibres of covalent ceramics; 3.3.3.6 Particles and whiskers; 3.4 Processing techniques; 3.4.1 Manufacturing of CMCs; 3.4.1.1 Interface between reinforcement-matrix and mechanical properties; 3.4.2 Manufacturing of MMCs; 3.4.2.1 Liquid state processing; 3.4.2.2 Solid-state processing; 3.4.2.3 Vapour deposition.

3.5 Joining and repair techniques3.5.1 Mechanical joining and integration of CMC; 3.5.2 Adhesive joining; 3.5.3 Hot-pressing diffusion bonding; 3.5.4 Brazing; 3.5.5 Phosphate bonding; 3.5.6 Other joining processes; 3.5.7 Repairing techniques; 3.6 Properties; 3.6.1 CMCs; 3.6.2 MMCs; 3.7 Modelling; 3.7.1 Elastic and plastic properties; 3.7.2 Strength, damage and fracture; 3.7.3 Fatigue; 3.7.4 Virtual testing; 3.7.5 Process simulation; 3.8 Applications and future; 3.9 Conclusions; References; 4 -- Fibre-reinforced laminates in aerospace engineering; 4.1 Introduction.

Containing contributions from leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the use of advanced composite materials in the aerospace industry providing valuable case studies of various product designs to enhance learning. --

Front Cover; Advanced Composite Materials for Aerospace Engineering; Related titles; Advanced Composite Materials for Aerospace Engineering; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering; Editors' biographies; Preface; 1 -- Advanced composites in aerospace engineering; 1.1 Introduction and current scenario; 1.2 Types of advanced composite materials; 1.2.1 Laminated composites; 1.2.2 Sandwich composites; 1.2.3 Braided composites; 1.2.4 Auxetic composites; 1.2.5 Ceramic and metal matrix composites; 1.2.6 Nanocomposites.