Author:Balakrishnan, P; John, Maya J; Pothen, L; Sreekala, MS; Thomas, SDate:2016Fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials are fast gaining ground as preferred materials for construction of aircrafts and space crafts. In particular, their use as primary structural materials in recent years in several technology- ...Read more
Author:Li, Yan; Sreekala, MS; Jacob, MDate:Apr 2009Textile reinforced composites based on natural fibers have been studied by many research groups in recent years due to their good mechanical performances, easy to handle, excellent integrity and reduced manufacturing cost. In this chapter, ...Read more