Physical Characterization of Composite Materials

This module will build on your knowledge of the various classes of advanced composite structures and teach you how to use fundamental equations to obtain orthotropic material properties.

Objectives:

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Distinguish various classes of advanced composite materials
• Use fundamental equations to obtain orthotropic material properties for a specific composite laminate

Assignments:

• Read the chapter in the textbook on Materials
• View the Lecture 2 presentation
• Complete the Homework 1 assignment