ME EN 456
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
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).
Title
Micromechanics
Learning Outcome
Develop an understanding of the role of constituents in overall response of composite lamina (micromechanics).
Title
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.
