Download or read book High Performance Synthetic Fibers for Composites written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High performance synthetic fibers are key components of composite materialsâ€"a class of materials vital for U.S. military technology and for the civilian economy. This book addresses the major research and development opportunities for present and future structural composite applications and identifies steps that could be taken to accelerate the commercialization of this critical fiber technology in the United States. The book stresses the need for redesigning university curricula to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of fiber science and technology. It also urges much greater government and industry cooperation in support of academic instruction and research and development in fiber-related disciplines.