Composites/hybrids are heterogeneous materials consisting of two or more bonded components, and it is possible to tailor material properties for certain applications. Typically, The components retain their structure and properties, but the properties of the composite are a combination of the properties of its components.

Scope of neat and fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) for load bearing applications. State-of-the-art and trends. Design procedures for neat polymers under sustained, combined, and fatigue loading conditions. Stability and brittle fracture issues. Composition of FRP. Properties of fibre and matrix materials. Processing and design of FRP: laminate and net theory, stability, creep and fatigue behaviour.