Handbook Volumes
CMH-17 Handbook is available for purchase in print and e-book format from SAE International. Educational pricing is available by contacting SAE.
The first volume of this six-volume compendium contains guidelines for determining
the properties of polymer matrix composite material systems and their constituents,
as well as the properties of generic structural elements, including test planning,
test matrices, sampling, conditioning, test procedure selection, data reporting, data
reduction, statistical analysis, and other related topics. Special attention is given
to the statistical treatment and analysis of data. Volume 1 contains guidelines for
general development of material characterization data as well as specific requirements
for publication of material data in CMH-17.
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The second volume of this six-volume compendium contains statistically-based data for polymer matrix composites that meets specific CMH-17 population sampling and data documentation requirements, covering material systems of general interest. Selected historical data from previous versions of the handbook that do not meet current data sampling, test methodology, or documentation requirements, but that still are of potential interest to industry are also included in this volume.
An updated revision (“Rev. H”) of the second volume of the CMH-17 compendium contains
statistically-based data for polymer matrix composites that meets specific CMH-17
population sampling and data documentation requirements, covering material systems
of general interest. Selected historical data from previous versions of the handbook
that do not meet current data sampling, test methodology, or documentation requirements,
but are still of potential interest to industry are also included in this volume.
The third volume of this six-volume compendium provides methodologies and lessons
learned for the design, analysis, manufacture, and field support of fiber-reinforced,
polymeric-matrix composite structures. It also provides guidance on material and process
specifications and procedures for using the data that is presented in Volume 2. The
information provided is consistent with the guidance provided in Volume 1, and is
an extensive compilation of the current knowledge and experiences of engineers and
scientists from industry, government, and academia who are active in composites.
The fourth volume of this six-volume compendium includes properties on metal matrix
composite material systems for which data meeting the specific requirements of the
handbook are available. In addition, it provides selected guidance on other technical
topics related to this class of composites, including material selection, material
specification, processing, characterization testing, data reduction, design, analysis,
quality control, and repair of typical metal matrix composite materials.
The fifth volume of this six-volume compendium publishes technical guidance and properties
on ceramic matrix composite material systems. The selected guidance on technical topics
related to this class of composites includes material selection, processing, characterization,
testing, data reduction, design, analysis, quality control, application, case histories,
and lessons learned of typical ceramic matrix composite materials. Volume 5, which
covers ceramic matrix composites, supersedes MIL-HDBK-17-5 of June 17, 2002.
The last volume of this six-volume compendium is an update to the cancelled Military
Handbook 23, which was prepared for use in the design of structural sandwich polymer
composites, primarily for flight vehicles. The information presented includes test
methods, material properties, design and analysis techniques, fabrication methods,
quality control and inspection procedures, and repair techniques for sandwich structures
in military and commercial vehicles.
Polymer Matrix, Metal Matrix, and Structural Sandwich Composites 6-Volume Set:
- Volume 1: Guidelines for Characterization of Structural Materials
- Volume 2: Materials Properties
- Volume 3: Materials Usage, Design, and Analysis
- Volume 4: Metal Matrix Composites
- Volume 5: Ceramic Matrix Composites
- Volume 6: Structural Sandwich Composites
This 6-volume set includes critical properties of composite materials that meet specific data requirements, as well as guidelines for design, analysis, material selection, manufacturing, quality control, and repair. This newly-updated engineering reference tool, part of the Composite Materials Handbook (CMH-17), also contains the latest test data for polymer matrix composites and metal matrix composites, as well as essential material relating to sandwich composites and ceramic matrix composites used in military and commercial vehicles.