McBeath, SimonUnknown
Haynes Publishing (Somerset, 2000) (eng) English9781859606247UnknownUnknownCOMPOSITE MATERIALS; UnknownThe use of 'composites' is now an essential element in the construction of competition cars, so it is important that those involved in the sport have a thorough understanding of what they are, and how they can be employed. This practical guide covers all aspects of composite fiber reinforced plastic manufacturing techniques: wet and dry laminating techniques; pattern making and constructing moulds; material upgrades; vacuum consolidation and elevated temperature cure; pre-peg fabrics in the home workshop, and more. A valuable source of reference.
Physical dimension
208 p.24 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Materials: fibres, fabrics, resins, laminates, cores --
Equipment and basic techniques: tools, workspace, basic wet lay-up moulding trials --
Pattern making: materials, design and manufacture --
Making moulds: requirements, split lines, lay-up, reinforcement --
Component manufacture: product design, laminating, stiffeners, woven glass fabrics --
Material upgrades: carbon and aramid fabrics, epoxy resin, more core materials --
Technology upgrades: pressure moulding, elevated temperature, vacuum consolidation --
Pre-pregs: properties, mould design, using pre-pregs honeycomb --
The professionals: design, facilities, autoclaves, materials, testing --
Motorsport applications: from club racer to Formula 1, composites in action.