ME 4230 - Mechanics of Composite Materials (3)

An introduction to composite materials; relationship between the properties of the constituents and those of composite materials; empirical equations used to determine the strength and stiffness properties of Fiber Reinforced Composites (FRCs); mechanics of orthotropic materials, analysis of fiber reinforced composite lamina, lamination theory and its application in Fiber Reinforced Composites; hygrothermal effects; design methodology and design for stiffness and strength, use of carpet plots and simplified design methods.

Prerequisite(s): ME Majors; C- or better in ME 3190 or ME 319; and ME 3150 or ME 315 and C or better in MAT 2240.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once