Publisher's Synopsis
This edited collection comprises new investigations of composite materials with special emphasis on the design and monitoring of emerging manufacturing/processing/tooling techniques. Information and data are provided on armor-protective and impact-resistant composites, nanocomposites, as well as hybrid, multifunctional and smart composites. Applications include aerospace, automotive, civil engineering and defense. Special presentations on NAFEMS benchmarking and the NISTFIBERS roadmap are also included.
