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Course Contents

Introduction, Definition, classification, behaviors of unidirectional composites: prediction of strength, stiffness, factors influencing strength & stiffness, failure modes, analysis of lamina; constitutive classical laminate theory, thermal stresses. Design consideration, analysis of laminates after initial failure, inter laminar stresses, fracture mechanics, joints, experi-mental characterization. Performance under adverse environment. 

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