Material properties of fiber reinforced composite materials are derived from both micro-mechanical and macro-mechanical perspectives. Classical plate theory, failure theories, buckling and vibration of laminated plates are covered. Manufacturing techniques and experimental testing procedures are also introduced. 3 credit hours
Instructor
Dr. Kara Peters, Associate Professor
Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
North Carolina State University
4158 Broughton Hall
Campus Box 7910
Raleigh , NC 27695-7910