An introduction to functionally graded porous materials and composite structures

Abstract

The book begins with this chapter, which aims to present a general yet comprehensive introduction on the key topics related with functionally graded (FG) porous materials and composite structures, in terms of their definitions, categorizations, analyses, and fabrications. It provides important background knowledge for readers to comprehend the nature and insights of the other 16 chapters ranging from structural performance evaluation and machine learning–aided analysis to additive manufacturing and application, where the contents are also briefed and summarized here. This chapter systematically introduces FG porous composites and sketches out the whole book, highlighting the novelty and prof..