Advanced Composite Materials

Review from Ringgold Inc., ProtoView: This three-volume set presents selected, peer-reviewed papers from a March 2012 conference, shedding light on the latest work in advanced composite materials. Volume 1 covers CAD/CAM and ceramic-matrix composites. Some specific topics include bio-probability fatigue life prediction for bridge crane structures, a tolerance analysis method for assembly yield, a wavelet image automatic threshold selection denoising method, and properties of gelatin-modified chitosan films. Volume 2 contains chapters on coatings and damage mechanics, design of materials and components, metal-matrix composites, and modeling. Specific topics include stability evaluation of radial ring rolling, design of an anti-theft alarm monitoring circuit, and an improved method for calculating the meshing stiffness of helical gears. Volume 3 offers chapters on non-destructive evaluation, polymer-matrix composites, processing and manufacturing, properties and performance, repair and testing of prototype reinforcement materials, thermoplastic composites, and nanotechnology. Some specific papers topics in this section include structure and test of a magnesium alloy pressure-resistant cabin, and hemp fiber chemical composition and disintegration. Editor Chen is affiliated with Fujian University of Technology, China