Alan Hicken / Carroll Grant / David Champa
This essential information captures the state of the composites industry to assist engineering/technical professionals in charting a course to achieve economic success.The expert panel of writers from various industry segments (i.e., commercial/military aerospace, wind energy, automotive, and bicycle industries) address fundamental topics and explore the affordability of composites from raw material to end-of life-disposal costs with skilled perspectives that include: Material characteristics and economics of composite structureComplex manufacturing and specifics of assembly methodsApplications for compositesProduct and human healthSafety and environmental impactsThe authors provide strong basic economics concepts that are directly applied to the composites industry. The content conveys both the reality of the industry, as well as the trends and constantly emerging challenges that impact the cost of composites and are necessary for return on investment, as well as enabling the full potential of composites.
