Military Handbook - MIL-HDBK-17-1F: Composite Materials Handbook, Volume 1 - Polymer Matrix Composites Guidelines for Characterization of Structural Materials

Volume 1 of this 2002 revised military handbook provides guidelines and material properties for polymer (organic) matrix composites materials. This handbook encompasses, but is not limited to, polymeric composites intended for aircraft and aerospace vehicles and military combat vehicle applications. The information is obtained from materials producers, industry, reports on Government-sponsored research, the open literature, and by contact with research laboratories and those who participate in the coordination activity.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Foreword
• Table of Contents
1. Objectives
2. Guidelines for Property Testing of Composites
3. Evaluation of Reinforcement Fibers
4. Matrix Characterization
5. Prepreg Materials Characterization
6. Lamina, Laminate, and Special Form Characterization
7. Structural Element Characterization
8. Statistical Methods
• Index
• Concluding Remarks
• Standardization Document Improvement Proposal