Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6134 : Advanced Composites { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Subrata Kumar Panda
Syllabus
Introduction to fibrous composites: Fibre, matrix: materials, properties and fabrication processes, types/classification of composites, fabrication methods of composites, advantages and applications. 3D constitutive equations (principal material and global directions), thermal, hygroscopic effects and hygrothermoelastic constitutive equation. Plane stress (or reduced) constitutive equations (principal material and global directions) and hygrothermoelastic constitutive equation, lamina engineering constants. Lamination theory, hygrothermoelastic lamination theory. Designing with laminates. Test methods: Quality assessment, physical and mechanical property characterization. Micromechanics: Strength of materials and continuum approaches for effective properties. Failure mechanisms, lamina failure theories. Damage mechanics of composites. Fracture mechanics of composites. Interlaminar stresses. Composite joints. Nanocomposites. Stitched composites. 3D composites.
Course Objectives
- Familiarization with the basic expressions and methods used in the mechanics of composite structures. A complete theoretical and practical knowledge of composite materials.
- The mechanical behaviour of anisotropic materials and how they differ from classical construction materials.
Course Outcomes
• Understand the specifics of mechanical behavior of layered composites compared to isotropic <br />materials. <br />• Apply constitutive equations of composite materials and understand mechanical behavior at micro, <br />macro and meso level. <br />• Determine stresses and strains in composites. <br />• Apply failure criteria and critically evaluate the results. <br />• Understand the mechanical behavior of composites due to variation in temperature and moisture.
Essential Reading
- R. M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press
- M. Mukhopadhyay, Mechanics of Composite Materials, University Press
Supplementary Reading
- I. S. Daniel and Ori Ishai, Engineering Mechanics of Composite Material, Oxford University Press
- K K Chawla, Fibrous Materials, Cambridge University Press
Journal and Conferences
- Composite Structures
- Composite Structures Engineering Part B