SE 142Mechanics and Design of Composite Structures
Introduction to advanced composite materials and their applications. Fiber and matrix properties, micromechanics, stiffness, ply-by-ply stress, hygrothermal behavior, and failure prediction. Lab activity will involve design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of composite structure. Program or materials fees may apply.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “SE 110A or MAE 131A or MAE 131AR and SE 110B or MAE 131.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (2)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Mechanics of Materials (B.S.)
Courses that list SE 142 as a prerequisite (1)
- SE 143A Aerospace Structural Design I