Syllabus

Module I: Introduction to the fracture and fatigue in composites, Fracture modes in composites, Fatigue analysis of composite plates, Homogenization of FRP laminates and sandwich elements, Cohesive zone model for laminated composites. [8 hours]

Module II: Analysis of laminated composite plates using shear deformation theory and zig-zag theory, Buckling and free vibration of laminated plates, Introduction to the behaviour of thin-walled laminated structures and sandwich constructions. [10 hours]

Module III: Laminated composite joints, Adhesively bonded joints, Mechanically fastened joints, Types of failure in composite joints, Margin of safety and efficiency of a composite joint, Design parameters of laminated composite joints, Analysis and design of laminated composite joints. [8 hours]

Module IV: Finite element analysis of laminated composite plates, Reissner-Mindlin plate element, Shape functions and displacement approximation, [10 hours]

Module V: Computer programs and CAE systems for finite element analysis of composite plates and sandwich constructions.

To understand the mechanical behaviour and failure of composites.

To analyse laminated composite plates, thin-walled laminated structures, and sandwich constructions.

To analyse and design the joints in laminated composite structures.

To develop computer programms for the analysis of laminated composite structures.

CO1: Understand the failure mechanisms and methods of analysing laminated composites.
CO2: Analyse composite laminates under bending, buckling, and free vibration.
CO3: Analyse thin-walled laminated structures and sandwich constructions.
CO4: Assess the failure mechanisms and strength of laminated composite joints.
CO5: Perform analytical and numerical analysis of laminates, sandwich structures, and joints.

Reddy, J.N., Mechanics of laminated composite plates and shells: theory and analysis, CRC press, 2003

Barbero, E.J., Finite element analysis of composite materials, CRC press, 2008

Ochoa, O.O., Reddy, J.N., Finite element analysis of composite laminates, Springer, 2014

Reddy, J.N., An Introduction to Finite Element Method, McGraw Hill, 2006