Composite Materials Handbook, MIL-HDBK-17E
Volume 3, PMC Materials Usage, Design, and Analysis
Volume 3 provides methodologies for the design, analysis, and manufacture of polymer matrix
composite (PMC) structures, and for utilization of material property data provided in
Volume 2. Topics discussed in Volume 3 include processing, design, analysis, joint
analysis, quality control, reliability, thick composites, supportability, and lesson learned.
Volume 1 - PMC Guidelines for Characterization of Structural Materials
Volume 2 - PMC Material Properties
Volume 3 - PMC Materials Usage, Design, and Analysis
This is an archived copy of the released Version E of Volume 3, dated 23 January
1997. The most recent DOD release
is also available through DOD. Comments on the document may be submitted to
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Table of Contents, Promulgation Sheet, and Summary of Changes
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Purpose, Scope, and Organization of Volume 3
1.3 Symbols, Abbreviations, and Systems of Units
1.4 Definitions
2. Materials and
Processes
- Effects of Variability on Composite Properties (306 KB)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Purpose
2.3 Scope
2.4 Constituent Materials
2.5 Processing of Product Forms
2.6 Shipping and Storage Processes
2.7 Construction Processes
2.8 Cure and Consolidation Processes
2.9 Assembly Processes
2.10 Process Control
2.11 Preparing Material and Processing Specifications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Quality Assurance Procedures
3.3 Material Property Verification
3.4 Statistical Process Control
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Basic Lamina Properties and Micromechanics
4.3 Analysis of Laminates
4.4 Laminate Strength and Failure
4.5 Complex Loads
4.6 Lamina to Laminate Considerations
4.7 Compressive Buckling and Crippling
4.8 Carpet Plots
4.9 Creep and Relaxation
4.10 Fatigue
4.11 Other Structural Properties
4.12 Vibration
4.13 Computer Programs
4.14 Certification Requirements
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Adhesive Joints
5.3 Mechanically-Fastened Joints
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Factors Affecting Structural Reliability
6.3 Reliability Engineering
6.4 Reliability Design Considerations
6.5 Reliability Assessment and Design
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mechanical Properties Required for Thick-Section Three-Dimensional Analysis
7.3 Structural Analysis Methods for Thick-Section Composites
7.4 Physical Property Analysis Required for Thick-Section
Composite Three-Dimensional Analysis
7.5 Processing Analysis Methods for Thick-Section Composites
7.6 Failure Criteria
7.7 Factors Influencing Thick-Section Allowables
7.8 Thick Laminate Demonstration Problem
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Design for Supportability
8.3 Support Implementation
8.4 Logistics Requirements
8.5 Terminology
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Unique Issues for Composites
9.3 Lessons Learned
© 2002 Garrett D. Euler
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