Undergraduate - UnitMEC4446 - Composite structures

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Synopsis

Anisotropic elasticity, laminated composites, plates and shells, failure criteria, bearing failures and bearing bypass interaction, notch effects, the joining of composites to both composites and metals, damage tolerance and durability and repair technology. Single and multiple load paths; the concepts of principal structural elements; linear elastic mechanics; fracture toughness. Examples are to be derived from aerospace, maritime and manufacturing industries.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 70%
Assignments and tutorial work: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Chris Davies

Contact hours

22 lecture hours and 22 practical/practice class hours

Prerequisites

120 credit points completed