151-0353-00L Mechanics of Composite Materials
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | G. Kress |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | The course Mechanics of Composite Materials is dedicated to modeling problems following from the complex mechanical behavior of these anisotropic material structures. and modeling of continuous fibre reinforced composites. Participants will be able to design parts for the mechanical, automotive and aerospace industry. |
Objective | Understanding of the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites with regard to analysis and design of lightweight structures for mechanical, transportation and aerospace applications. |
Content | 1. Introduction and Elastic Anisotropy 2. Laminate Theory 3. Thick-Walled Laminates and Interlaminar Stresses 4. Edge Effects at Multidirectional Laminates 5. Micromechanics 6. Failure Hypotheses and Damage Predictction 7. Fatigue Response 8. Joining and Bonding Techniques 9. Sandwich Designs |
Lecture notes | Manuscript and handouts in printed form and as PDF-files: Link |
Literature | The lecture material is covered by the script and further literature is referenced in there. |