Competition Car Composites
Subtitle: A Practical Guide (Haynes Competition Car Series)
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Published: May 6, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781859606247
Subjects: Motor cars: general interest; Vehicle maintenance; Plastics in automobiles; Automotive - Repair & Maintenance; Transportation; Automotive; Automotive - Customizing; Transportation / Automotive / General; Automobiles, Racing; Composite materials; Materials
Description: "The use of 'composites' is now an essential element in the construction of competition cars, so it is important that those involved in the sport have a thorough understanding of what they are, and how they can be employed. This practical guide covers all aspects of composite fiber reinforced plastic manufacturing techniques: wet and dry laminating techniques; pattern making and constructing moulds; material upgrades; vacuum consolidation and elevated temperature cure; pre-peg fabrics in the home workshop, and more. A valuable source of reference"--Publisher's description.