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Undergraduate Record 2005-2006 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

MAE 454 - Introduction to Composite Mechanics

Introduces engineering properties and advantages of advanced fibrous composites. Includes anisotropic, thermo-mechanical constitutive theory for plane-stress analysis; thermal-mechanical stress analysis of laminates subjected to inplane and bending loads; engineering properties of laminates; test methods and material response (in the lab); designing with composites; and computer implementation. Cross-listed as CE 455. (SI)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MAE 231 or equivalent.

Credits: 3