This book covers topics related to structural composite materials such as processing, characterization, applications and challenges. The book presents ways of processing composites, where different types of composites can be processed depending on the type of reinforcement and matrix. It also outlines the evaluation of mechanical properties of a few processed composites and discusses the potential applications of composites and machining challenges faced in processing polymer and ceramic composites. The book caters to material scientists, industrial practitioners, researchers and students working on structural composite materials.

Introduction to the World of Composites

Composites Overview 3

Structural Composites

Composites in Structural Applications 25

Case Study and Applications of Composite Materials in Various Engineering Fields

Mechanical Properties of Sandwiched Layers of Natural Fibers of Sisal and Jute for Automotive Application 41

Applications of Composites-A Case Study 51

Various Methods of Processing MMCs, PMCs and Ceramic Matrix Composites

Processing of Composites with Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymeric Matrices 67

Experimental Study on Synthesized Graphite Nano Particles Based PVA Nanocomposites 81

Manufacturing Particulate and Fiber Reinforced Composites

Manufacturing Process of Fibre Reinforced and Particulate Reinforced Composites 101

Manufacturing of Particulate and Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review 119

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Composites Involving Wear, Hardness

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites: Advancements, Opportunities and Perspective 145

Mechanical Properties of Light Weight Particulate Metal Matrix Composites 161

Open Hole Tensile Test for Measuring Residual Tensile Strength and Delamination of Glass Fibre Metal Mesh Polymer Composites 173

Prediction of Tribological Behaviour of AA5083/CSA-ZnO Hybrid Composites Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Techniques 185

Wear Behavior of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Reinforced with Fly Ash Cenosphere 213

Synthesis and Characterization of Al/MWCNT Composites Prepared Through Powder Metallurgy Technique

Production of Al/MWCNT Nanocomposite by Powder Metallurgy to Enhance Dry Sliding Wear Performance Aided by Design of Experiment 223

Machining Challenges of Ceramic Matrix Composites

A Review on Conventional Machining Challenges of Ceramic Matrix Composites 245

Polymer Matrix Composites: Machining Challenges

Machining Challenges of Polymer Matrix Composites 263

Processing of Composites: Challenges

Challenges Faced in Processing of Composites 277

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