ME EN 456

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Composite Material Design

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Macro- and micro-mechanical analysis and design of uni- and multidirectional composite materials.

When Taught

Winter

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3

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3

Fixed

3

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0

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Failure Theories

Learning Outcome

Use failure theories for multiaxial loading to determine if a laminate composite will fail for known loading and use this knowledge to design failure resistant structures.

Title

Macromechanics

Learning Outcome

Develop an understanding of how a set of laminae with different orientations affect the overall laminate properties and response (macromechanics).

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Micromechanics

Learning Outcome

Develop an understanding of the role of constituents in overall response of composite lamina (micromechanics).

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Elastic and Strength Properties

Learning Outcome

Analyze elastic and strength properties, and elastic response, of orthotropic and anisotropic materials having both continuous and discontinuous reinforcements.

Title

Classical Lamination Theory

Learning Outcome

Use Classical Lamination Theory to assess the role of ply orientation on overall axial, bending and twisting elastic deformation of laminates under applied loads.