Composite materials I. Fibre reinforced composite materials. An introductory review

Abstract

The principles of reinforcement and the properties of fibre reinforced composites are briefly outlined and then discussed with particular regard to the role which the interface plays in controlling fibre strength and the utilization of fibre properties. The contradictory requirements for interfacial bond strength and the limitations of anisotropy are discussed, and the suggestion made that high performance composites may need to be designed with particular property requirements and component performance in mind.