The book uniquely emphasizes the practical side of carbon fiber, detailing manufacturing processes like prepreg layup and resin transfer molding, alongside diverse applications. From aircraft structures and automotive chassis to wind turbine blades and bicycle frames, the text provides case studies illustrating carbon fiber's versatility.
It progresses from fundamental material properties, comparing carbon fiber to traditional materials, through manufacturing techniques, application-specific designs, and concluding with future trends in this rapidly evolving material science.