Intended as a guide to the selection and use of composite materials, this handbook provides a standard source of statistically based mechanical property data for current and emerging polymeric matrix composite materials, particularly those used in aircraft and aerospace vehicles. Physical, chemical, and mechanical values of the composite constituents the fibers, matrix material, and prepreg are reported where applicable. Arranged in a table format, the ten chapters provide data on fiber properties and resin properties, then focus on the properties of specific carbon, aramid, glass, boron alumina, silicon carbide, and quartz fiber composites. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less