MAE 4823 creditsPrereq: Pre-Requisite: EAS 209 and MAE 381 ; ASE and ME majors only.
MAE 482: Introduction to Composite Materials
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- Provides a basic understanding of composite materials (manufacturing and mechanical properties). Examines behavior of unidirectional and short-fiber composites; analysis of laminated composites; performance of composites, including fracture, fatigue, and creep under various conditions; fracture modes of composites; manufacturing and micro-structural characterization of composites; experimental characterization and statistical analysis; and polymeric, metallic, and ceramic composites.
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- Robert Wetherhold
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