Structural Materials and Processes in Transportation

PREFACE PART I: Metals STEEL AND IRON BASED ALLOYS Introduction Sheet Steels Forging Steels Casting Steel ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS Introduction Wrought Alloys and Associated Processes Casting Alloys and Associated Processes Secondary Processes Case Studies Summary and OutlookFurther Reading MAGNESIUM AND MAGNESIUM ALLOYS Introduction Wrought Alloys and Associated Processes Cast Alloys and Associated Processes Other Aspects Case Studies Summary and Outlook Further Reading TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS Introduction Fundamental Aspects Applications in Automobiles, Aerospace, and ShipBuilding Future Trends Further Reading PART II: Polymers THERMOPLASTICS Introduction Fundamentals and Recent Advancements in Thermoplastics Processing and Evolution of Structure?Basics and Recent Developments Properties Summary THERMOSETS Introduction Advanced Thermosets and Associated Processes Thermosets for Coatings and Adhesives Case Studies?Thermoset Composites Summary and Outlook ELASTOMERS Introduction Classification of ElastomersNatural Rubber Synthetic Rubbers Thermoplastic Elastomers Fluorine-Containing TPEs Bio-Based TPEs Conclusions PART III: Composites POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES Introduction Further Reading METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES Introduction Relevant MMC Systems Case Studies Summary and Outlook Further Reading POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES Introduction Fiber-Reinforced Nanocomposites Sandwich Structures High-Temperature Fiber-Reinforced Nanocomposites Age and Durability Performance Concluding Remarks PART IV: Cellular MaterialsPOLYMERIC FOAMS Introduction Blowing Agents for Polymer Foams Thermoplastic Foams: Conventional Processing Technologies Thermoplastic Foams: New Trends, Materials and Technologies Thermosets Foams: Conventional Processing Technologies Thermosets Foams: New Trends, Materials and Technologies Nanocomposite FoamsCase Studies Summary and Outlook Further ReadingMETAL FOAMS Introduction Foams Produced by Means of Melt Technologies Foams Produced by Means of Powder

Matthias Busse holds the chair for near net shape manufacturing technologies at the University of Bremen, Germany. Following hisPhD he started his career at Volkswagen where he was promoted to head of production research in 2001. In 2003 he became directorof the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (Fraunhofer IFAM), where he introduced electro mobility as a major new field of research, ranging from elements of the power train like energy storage, electrical systems or wheel hub motors to vehicle concepts and test fleet management and service data evaluation. He represents the University of Bremen's newly founded ScientificCentre ISIS as speaker of the board of directors.Kambiz Kayvantash created the Chair for Automotive Technology at Cranfield University, UK, and until 2010 was the Director of theCranfield Impact Centre which has a long track record of contributions to the aeronautic and motor sport industry. He is AssociatedProfessor at Centre for Automotive Technology and Director of CADLM, Sarl, a French SME specialized in optimization and robustness of highly non-linear mechanical problems. He has more than 28 years of academic, professional and consulting experience in automotive safety, materials modeling and software development for industrial applications. Kambiz Kayvantash is the Chairman of the Simbio-M conference, dedicated to biomechanics, biomaterial, biomedicine and biomolecular research.Axel S. Herrmann has taken over the post of director at the Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE) e.V. in 2001. After his PhD he became head of the composite structures demonstration centre at DFVLR (now DLR) and was responsible for the affiliated department of fibre-reinforcedcomposite technologies until he moved to Bremen. Axel S. Hermann has taken a leading role in establishing the CFK Valley Network of Excellence in Stade, Germany. In addition he is general manager of the Composite Technology Centre (CTC) GmbH Stade.Dirk Lehmhus joined

"The clear presentation of properties and manufacturing processes in each material class such as metals, composites and polymers allows readers to quickly find solutions for their own engineering needs and to develop synergies between different fields of application." ( Materials and Corrosion , 1 August 2013)

"The clear presentation of properties and manufacturing processes in each material class such as metals, composites and polymers allows readers to quickly find solutions for their own engineering needs and to develop synergies between different fields of application." ( Materials and Corrosion , 1 August 2013)