Composite mechanics

In this unit, you will be introduced to composite lamina and composite laminates, as well as the mechanical performance of composite structures. You will learn methods for hygrothermal strain and hygrothermal stress analysis of composite structures, and examine failure theories for a composite lamina, micromechanical analysis of a composite lamina, classical lamination theory for composite laminates, and failure analysis of composite laminates. You will then apply these techniques to the intelligent design of tailored composite laminates with specific structural properties.