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Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites is a comprehensive guide to the analysis of composite aircraft materials,combining theory with proven practical approaches. Invaluable to both practicing professionals and academics, Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites covers a wide variety of topics including:

• Basic mechanics of composite materials
• Principles of Classical Laminate Theory
• Unnotched strength prediction and notched strength prediction
• Analysis methods for mechanically fastened joints
• Bonded joint analysis for both metal and composite adherends
• Stability solutions for laminated plates and built-up structures
• Composite beams and sandwich structures
• Unique mechanical properties of composites
• Structural requirements and structural substantiation for aircraft composites
• Practical aspects for Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT)
• Standard design practices for laminates, joints, and sandwich structures