MIL-HDBK-17-1 Revision F:2002

Chapter 1. General information
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Scope
1.4 Use of the document and limitations
1.5 Approval procedures
1.6 Symbols, abbreviations, and systems of units
1.7 Definitions
References
Chapter 2. Objectives in generating property data
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Recommendations for the generation of physical and
      mechanical properties
2.3 Material acquisition and prepreg physical
      characterization
2.4 Lamina physical and mechanical property tests
2.5 Filament-wound materials property tests
2.6 Braided materials property tests
2.7 Thick-section composites property tests
2.8 Other useful test matrices
References
Chapter 3. Evaluation of reinforcement fibers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Chemical techniques
3.3 Physical techniques (intrinsic)
3.4 Physical techniques (extrinsic)
3.5 Mechanical testing of fibers
3.6 Test methods
References
Chapter 4. Matrix characterization
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Chemical analysis techniques
4.3 Physical analysis techniques
4.4 Volatiles content
4.5 Moisture content
4.6 Mechanical test methods
4.7 Toxicity, health hazards, and safety
References
Chapter 5. Prepreg materials characterization
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Characterization techniques - overview
5.3 Sampling
5.4 General characteristics of prepregs
5.5 Test methods
References
Chapter 6. Lamina and laminate characterization
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Non-destructive evaluation
6.3 Physical analysis techniques
6.4 Environmental exposure testing
6.5 Flammability
6.6 Lamina, laminate, and fabric mechanical property
      tests
6.7 Filament winding mechanical property tests
6.8 Braiding mechanical property tests
6.9 Thick-section composites mechanical property tests
6.10 Thermal and moisture absorption properties
6.11 Electrical properties
References
Chapter 7. Structural element characterization
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mechanically-fastened joints
7.3 Bonded joints
7.4 Other topics
References
Chapter 8. Analysis and presentation of data
8.1 General
8.2 Material and specimen requirements
8.3 Determination of properties
8.4 Presentation of data
8.5 Calculation of statistically-based material
      properties
8.6 Statistical properties
8.7 Samples of computational procedures
8.8 Calculations for statistical tables
Statistical tables
References

Gives statistically based mechanical property data on current and emerging polymer matrix composite materials. Coverage includes: symbols, abbreviations and systems of units; recommendations for the generation of physical and mechanical properties; material acquisition and prefig physical property characterisation; lamina physical and mechanical property tests; thick section composities property tests; braided materials property tests; chemical techniques.