Reinforcing mechanisms in composite materials; material properties. Strength and elastic constants of unidirectional composites; failure criteria. Analysis of laminated plates; bending and eigenvalue problems. Environmental effects and durability. Damage tolerance. Design of composite structures. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2202 and fourth-year status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Reinforcing mechanisms in composite materials; material properties. Strength and elastic constants of unidirectional composites; failure criteria. Analysis of laminated plates; bending and eigenvalue problems. Environmental effects and durability. Damage tolerance. Design of composite structures. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2202 and fourth-year status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
