Composite materials have unique qualities of high strength and stiffness, are lightweight, and can be designed to suit the intended applications. This course covers both basic principles and some general applications for composite materials and structures.
Emphasis is placed on continuous fiber organic matrix composites.
Topics include the development and utilization of laminated plate theory for determination of material properties and strengths of composite laminates, flat plate design considerations, and fabrication methods and applications. A project will be assigned.