Mechanics of composite structures Introduction Displacements strains stresses Laminated composites Thin plates Sandwich plates Beams Beams with shear deformation Shells Finite element analysis Failure criteria Micromechanics Appendix A Cross sectional properties of thin walled composite beams Appendix B Buckling loads and natural frequencies of orthotropic beams with shear deformation Appendix C Typical material properties An increase in the use of composite materials has led to a greater demand for engineers versed in the design of structures made from such materials. This book demonstrates advanced concepts and emphasizes structures. More than 300 illustrations 50 fully worked problems and material properties data sets are included