In this subject, you will learn the fundamental principles of the mechanics of composite materials and apply these principles to design of fibre composite laminates. You are provided with a solid grounding of the properties of composite materials, processing and manufacturing methods, micromechanics, macromechanics, lamination theory and the design of … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject, you will learn the fundamental principles of the mechanics of composite materials and apply these principles to design of fibre composite laminates. You are provided with a solid grounding of the properties of composite materials, processing and manufacturing methods, micromechanics, macromechanics, lamination theory and the design of composite structures.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Mechanics of Composite Materials
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Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Apply equations to find mechanical properties of lamina and develop stress–strain relations for unidirectional and angle lamina
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Explain how lamina/laminate respond to mechanical loads and justify how the fiber angles of individual lamina influence the laminate response
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Describe the failure criteria for lamina and then apply for laminate based on failure of individual lamina
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Apply the classical lamination theory to predict the deflection, natural frequency and buckling load of laminate
Learning activities
Methodologies introduced in the lectures and then practiced in the workshops. Students are required to demonstrate competency in solving practice problems and exam questions.
Calculate the material properties of unidirectional lamina composite based on known material properties of fiber and matrix.
Determine stresses or strains of unidirectional and angle lamina composite using transformation matrix.
Determine stresses and strains of laminate composite under mechanical loads.
Apply failure theories for lamina/laminate composite
Apply the classical lamination theory to predict the deflection, natural frequency and buckling load of laminate composite beams/plates
Requisite rules
Must be admitted in SMENC, SMENCB, SMENM, TM001, TM001B, TM005, TM005B, TM006, TM006B, TM009 and have passed 120 credit points. Students admitted in LMEM may enrol in this subject with subject coordinator approval.
