Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M AE155 - Composite Materials and Structures

Institution:

University of California-Irvine

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Description:

Motivation for composite materials. Different classifications according to the nature of the matrix (PMC, MMC, CMC) and the reinforcement topology (fibers, whiskers, particulates). Mechanical properties. Failure mechanisms. Designing with composite materials. Advantages and limitations of homogenization techniques for numerical modeling. Prerequisites: ENGR54; MAE150 or CEE150 or ENGR150. Concurrent with MAE255.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uci.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 824-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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