The book "The Behavior of Structures Composed of Composite Materials" by J. R. Vinson and R. L. Sierakowski, published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers in 1986, is a comprehensive resource on the structural aspects of composite materials. The authors draw from their extensive industrial, research, and educational experience to provide a well-balanced treatment of the subject. The book covers various topics, including manufacturing techniques, anisotropic elasticity, laminate mechanics, structural behavior of plates, beam-type structures, thin composite shells, energy methods for analysis, strength/failure theories, and the technology of adhesively bonded and mechanically fastened joints. It also includes appendices on micromechanics and mechanical property characterization. The book is highly recommended for both academic courses and practical applications in composite structures design, analysis, and research. It is well-written, illustrated, and includes exercises at the end of each chapter, making it a valuable resource for engineers and researchers.The book "The Behavior of Structures Composed of Composite Materials" by J. R. Vinson and R. L. Sierakowski, published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers in 1986, is a comprehensive resource on the structural aspects of composite materials. The authors draw from their extensive industrial, research, and educational experience to provide a well-balanced treatment of the subject. The book covers various topics, including manufacturing techniques, anisotropic elasticity, laminate mechanics, structural behavior of plates, beam-type structures, thin composite shells, energy methods for analysis, strength/failure theories, and the technology of adhesively bonded and mechanically fastened joints. It also includes appendices on micromechanics and mechanical property characterization. The book is highly recommended for both academic courses and practical applications in composite structures design, analysis, and research. It is well-written, illustrated, and includes exercises at the end of each chapter, making it a valuable resource for engineers and researchers.