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Composite Materials

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6 modules · 22 topics

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Module 1Introduction to Composite Materials4 topics

Definition and applications of composite materials
Fibers - glass, carbon, ceramic and aramid fibers
Matrices - polymer, graphite, ceramic and metal matrices
Characteristics of fibers and matrices

Module 2Lamina Assumptions and Properties4 topics

Lamina assumptions, macroscopic viewpoint, generalized Hookes law
Reduction of homogenous orthotropic lamina, isotropic limit case
Orthotropic stiffness matrix, commercial material properties
Rule of mixtures, transformation matrix, transformed stiffness

Module 3Manufacturing of Composite Materials2 topics

Bag moulding, compression, pultrusion, filament winding
Other manufacturing processes

Module 4Laminated Anisotropic Plates5 topics

Basic assumptions of laminated anisotropic plates
Symmetric laminates, angle ply plates, cross ply laminates
Laminate structural moduli, evaluation of lamina properties
Determination of lamina stresses, maximum stress and strain criterias
Von Mises yield criterion for isotropic materials

Module 5Failure Criteria and Thermal Analysis4 topics

Generalized Hill's criterion for anisotropic materials
Tsai-Hill's criterion for composites
Prediction of laminate failure
Thermal analysis of composite laminates

Module 6Analysis of Laminated Plates3 topics

Analysis of laminated plates - equilibrium equations of motion
Energy formulation, static bending analysis, buckling analysis
Free vibrations, natural frequencies

Theory