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151-0353-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL , D-BAUG , D-MAVT
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Mechanics of Composite Materials

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Georgios Pappas
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:33

Abstract

The courses treats aspects related to elastic behavior of unidirectional and multidirectional laminates, micromechanics, failure and damage analysis, analysis and design of composite structures. The focus is on laminated fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

Objective

The objective is to introduce the basic concept of composite materials and provide a thorough understanding of the mechanical response of such materials and structures particularly made from fiber reinforced polymer composites, including elastic behavior, failure, fracture and damage analysis as well as structural design aspects. The ultimate goal is to provide the necessary skills to address the design and analysis of modern lightweight composite structures.

Content

The course is addressing following topics: - Introduction - Elastic anisotropy - Micromechanics & Homogenization - Classical Laminate Theory (CLT) - Strength, failure and damage analysis - Thin ply composite shells & effects of material non-linearity - Analysis and design of composite structures

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script, handouts, exercises and additional material are available in PDF-format on the moodle page of the lecture.

Literature

The lecture material is covered by a script/lecture notes compiled by CMASLab and further literature is referenced therein.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Open book: all documents are allowed (e.g. lecture materials, notes, summaries, books, dictionary); writing utensils, exclusively non-programmable calculator, no personal computers and other communication devices.
This course will be offered for the last time in Autumn Semester 2023. The examination can be taken/repeated for the last time in the Summer Session 2024.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Mechanics of Composite Materials
This course will be offered for the last time in Autumn Semester 2023.
  • Thu 09:15-11:00 (ML F 38)
2 h weekly
exercise Mechanics of Composite Materials
This course will be offered for the last time in Autumn Semester 2023.
  • Thu 11:15-12:00 (ML F 38)
1 h weekly

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