Module-I (Introduction to Composites) – 08 hours
Introduction to fibrous composites: Fibre, matrix: materials, properties and fabrication processes, types/classification of composites, fabrication methods of composites, advantages and applications.

Module-II (Macromechanics) – 08 hours
3D constitutive equations (principal material and global directions), thermal, hygroscopic effects and hygrothermoelastic constitutive equation. Plane stress (or reduced) constitutive equations (principal material and global directions) and hygrothermoelastic constitutive equation, lamina engineering constants.

Module-III (Theories of composite analysis) – 06 hours
Lamination theory, hygrothermoelastic lamination theory. Designing with laminates. Test methods: Quality assessment, physical and mechanical property characterization.

Module -IV (Micromechanics)- 06 hours
Micromechanics: Strength of materials and continuum approaches for effective properties.

Module-V (Failure Mechanisms)- 08 hours
Failure mechanisms, lamina failure theories. Damage mechanics of composites. Fracture mechanics of composites. Interlaminar stresses. Composite joints. Nanocomposites. Stitched composites. 3D composites.

Familiarization with the basic expressions and methods used in the mechanics of composite structures. A complete theoretical and practical knowledge of composite materials.

The mechanical behaviour of anisotropic materials and how they differ from classical construction materials.

• Understand the specifics of mechanical behavior of layered composites compared to isotropic
materials.
• Apply constitutive equations of composite materials and understand mechanical behavior at micro,
macro and meso level.
• Determine stresses and strains in composites.
• Apply failure criteria and critically evaluate the results.
• Understand the mechanical behavior of composites due to variation in temperature and moisture.

R. M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Taylor Francis , Reprint Year February 2015

M. Mukhopadhyay, Mechanics of Composite Materials, University Press , Reprint Year December 2022

I. S. Daniel and Ori Ishai, Engineering Mechanics of Composite Material, Oxford University Press , Reprint Year October 2020

Autur K Kaw, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Taylor Francis CRC Press , Reprint Year January 2018

Composite Structures

Composite Structures Engineering Part B