This course introduces the basic concepts of the mechanics of composite materials and is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as engineers and technicians in the industry. The course is divided into 4 sections and makes use of audio, video, graphics, and text materials.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Section 1: The Roles and Properties of the Constituent Phases
This section describes the role and properties of fibers, fillers, and matrices.
Section 2: Micromechanics of Fiber Reinforced Composites
This section presents the use of micromechanics of continuous, discontinuous, and textile fiber systems to evaluate the lamina stiffness and strength.
Section 3: Lamination Theory
In this section, laminate responses are studied, with an introduction to the notation, mechanics, and properties of lamination theory.
Section 4: Basic Considerations in Testing
This section is an introduction to testing of composite materials, covering specimen fabrication, test fixturing, loading apparatus, instrumentation, calibration, and statistical analysis.

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