Composite Materials

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Introduction to composite materials and structures used in engineering applications. Topics may include the properties and microstructure of high-strength fiber and matrix materials, specific strength and stiffness of high-performance composites, rule of mixtures, stress and strain transformations, elastic properties of orthotropic plies, laminate theory, failure criteria, design of composite structures and components, and/or the effects of temperature and moisture on composite material performance. Composites studied may move beyond the traditional composites and include topics on nano-, bio-, and/or smart composites as well as recent developments in engineered composite materials. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3330 Typically Offered: Every third semester