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May 04, 2024
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ME 4141 - Mechanics of Composite Materials
An introductory course on mechanics of composite materials and their applications. Includes micro and macromechanics, design, failure analysis, optimization, and finite element analysis of fiber reinforced polymer composite materials. Experimental techniques for characterizing and testing composite materials, basic manufacturing processes, and repair techniques for damaged composite structures are also covered.
Requisites: ET 2220 and 2300
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to design multidirectional composite laminates
- Students will be able to perform basic stress and failure analysis on composite laminates
- Students will be able to perform basic finite element modeling of composite structures
- Students will be able to design composite structures using different fabrication techniques
- Students will be able to describe testing procedures for composite structures
- Students will be able to describe joining and repair techniques for damaged composite structures
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