COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS

Credit Hours: 3 · Graduate

Aerospace Composite Structures and Materials focuses on the fabrication, testing, and analysis of composite materials used in flight structures. The course covers basic laminate theory applied to beams, plates, and shells, as well as manufacturing and machining considerations for various types of composites. Key topics include the testing of composites for material properties, strength, and defects. Students will engage in projects that apply these concepts to real-world aerospace applications. Analytical and numerical methods for composite performance assessment will also be emphasized. This course is open to graduate students and senior undergraduate students with a background in solid mechanics and materials science. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 471 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 571 if student has credit for MECH 471 .