Fibers for Composites

The book is intended for users of fiber materials for the manufacture of high-quality fiber composite components. It is equally suitable for manufacturers, designers, process engineers, and quality assurance personnel as it provides comprehensive overview of technically available fibers and their properties in relation to manufacturing processes and design methods. It is intended to assist the reader in the selection and understanding of fiber properties in comparison as well as their application in order to successfully implement them in semi-finished products and composite components. Technical fibers have reached an advanced state, offering a diverse range of options. They are produced through polymerization and spinning processes, resulting in fibers with unique properties. Reuse, recycling, and sustainability are becoming key considerations, leading to the development of bio-based and recycled fibers. Comparing properties, aramid fibers provide exceptional strength and heat resistance, carbon fibers offer high stiffness and lightweight properties, and fiberglass excels in insulation and tensile strength. Testing and characterization methods ensure quality and performance. With applications spanning industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction, technical fibers hold practical relevance, enabling innovation and addressing user needs effectively. Included in the book are: - Presentation of the current state of available technical fibers, their production, and properties - Reuse, recycling, sustainability - Property comparisons of selected fibers - Testing and characterization of fibers - Applications and practical relevance for the user