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Entry under main title:
Introduction to the Dimensional Stability of Composite Materials

A DEStech Publications book
Bibliography: p.
Includes index p. 419

Acknowledgments

The author is indebted to E. George Kendall and William C. Riley of The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California for the opportunity to work in the area of dimensional stability of materials from 1973 onwards. Stephen A. Eselun, Ray Savedra and George Henderson were particularly helpful in developing the necessary instrumentation. The many opportunities to study aerospace related problems were also promoted and assisted by numerous co-workers, such as C- Y. Ang, W. Harrigan, W. Dittrich, K. T. Kamber, G. Hawkins, H. Smallen, L. McCreight, H. Katzman, S. Ruth, Wei Kao, G. Steckel, C. Sve, P. Wilson and G. Meyer.

The author would especially like to thank George Epstein (The Aerospace Corporation and T/C Press) for continuous help and encouragement and many pleasant discussions. Encouragement for this book from various scientists and engineers throughout the aerospace industry is acknowledged, in particular Hans Neubert of TRW, Jerry Zakrzewski...