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This book presents the key concepts and methods involved in the development of a variety of materials for lightweight constructions, including metals, alloys, polymers and composites. It provides case studies and examples to explain strategies adapted for specific applications of the materials and covers traditional to advanced manufacturing concepts of lightweight materials, including 3D printing. It also illustrates the fundamentals and usability of biodegradable materials for achieving a greener environment, as well as possibilities of green manufacturing. Covers the fundamentals of a range of materials used for lightweight constructions. Discusses fabrication and testing of materials. Addresses relevant concepts of 3D printing and biodegradable materials. Explores analysis of the failure mechanism of materials used in various applications. Identifies the applicability of materials to a variety of situations. Materials for Lightweight Constructions will suit researchers and graduate students in materials science, mechanical engineering, construction and composites.

Lightweight construction --- Lightweight materials --- Metals

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This book describes different types of rubber-pad forming processes currently being studied for their experimental and numerical advantages and disadvantages. Rubber forming adopts a rubber pad contained in a rigid box in which one of the tools (die or punch) is replaced by the rubber pad. Up to 60% of all sheet metal parts in aircraft industry such as frames, seat parts, ribs, windows and doors are fabricated using rubber-pad forming processes. Key process parameters such as rubber material, stamping velocity, rubber-pad hardness and thickness and friction conditions are investigated.

Sheet-metal work. --- Lightweight construction --- Metal-work

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Sandwich construction --- Airplanes --- Lightweight construction. --- Testing. --- Materials.

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Lightweight construction. --- Roofs, Fabric. --- Tensile architecture.

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Building papers. --- Lightweight construction. --- Sandwich construction.