CME 550 - Mechanics of Composite Materials

(3 credits)

Micro- and macro-mechanics of composite materials. Behavior and mechanical properties of unidirectional composites. Study of failure modes, hygrothermal and transport properties. Stress transfer, stiffness and strength properties of short fiber composites. Generalized Hooke’s Law and stress-strain relations of an orthotropic lamina. Stiffness and strength criteria of orthotropic composite materials. Laminated Plate Theory. Fracture Toughness, impact resistance and environmental effects of composites. Design of Composite Structures. Prerequisites: MATH 313 - Differential Equations, MATH 314 - Linear Algebra for Differential Equations, & CME 260 - Mechanics of Materials (see undergraduate catalog). Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).

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