{"product_id":"9781394313969","title":"Materials and Processes Used in Aircraft Construction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMaterials and Processes Used in Aircraft Construction\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohannes Karl Fink\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Textiles \u0026amp; Polymers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials and Processes Used in Aircraft Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on issues involving the use of plastics in the aerospace industry. A detailed discussion of their various applications is included, along with the innovations presented in the literature over the past decade.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide range of important topics are discussed in the 13 chapters. Following a brief presentation of the evolution of aircraft design, aircraft design standards, and the simulation of aircraft models, individual chapters focus on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic and special materials used in aircraft construction;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLightweight materials for aircraft applications;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolymers used in the aerospace industry;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaminated materials used in the aerospace industry;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWing, helicopter, and balloon designs;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIssues concerning the monitoring and management of the health of flight crews and passengers;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe benefit of information acquired in real time, leading to an increased understanding of the fracture mechanics of composites, improving  confidence in their use, and broadening their applications. Since the cost of inspecting aircraft is approximately one-third of the cost of acquiring and operating composite structures, to compete in the increasingly demanding area of aircraft structures, the cost-effective techniques that need to be developed are discussed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will serve the needs of those working in the aerospace industry, both those with only a passing knowledge of the field and specialists who need to increase their knowledge of any particular area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohannes Karl Fink\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria. His industry and academic career spans more than 30 years in the fields of polymers, and his research interests include characterization, flame retardancy, thermodynamics and the degradation of polymers, pyrolysis, and adhesives. Professor Fink has published 26 books with the Wiley-Scrivener imprint on physical chemistry and polymer science including \u003ci\u003eA Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers\u003c\/i\u003e (2009), \u003ci\u003eThe Chemistry of Biobased Polymers, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), \u003ci\u003eThe Chemistry of Environmental Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e (2020), and \u003ci\u003eFuture Trends in Modern Plastics \u003c\/i\u003e(2024). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 July 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Scrivener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394313969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377964871820,"sku":"9781394313969","price":212.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394313969.jpg?v=1780174153","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394313969","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}