MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
CIV5MCM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will learn the fundamental principles of the mechanics of composite materials and apply these principles to design of fibre composite laminates. You are provided with a solid grounding of the properties of composite materials, processing and manufacturing methods, micromechanics, macromechanics, lamination theory and the design of composite structures.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorThuc Vo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesMethodologies introduced in the lectures and then practiced in the workshops. Students are required to demonstrate competency in solving practice problems and exam questions. Calculate the material properties of unidirectional lamina composite based on known material properties of fiber and matrix. Determine stresses or strains of unidirectional and angle lamina composite using transformation matrix. Determine stresses and strains of laminate composite under mechanical loads. Apply failure theories for lamina/laminate composite Apply the classical lamination theory to predict the deflection, natural frequency and buckling load of laminate composite beams/plates
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMENC or SMENCB or SMENM or TM001
Co-requisitesN/A
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Mechanics of Composite Materials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorR.M. Jones
Year1999
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCRC Press
ISBN9781560327127
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URLhttps://www.routledge.com/Mechanics-Of-Composite-Materials/Jones/p/book/9781560327127
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Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorI.M. Daniel
Year2005
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PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN9780195150971
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Mechanics of Composite Materials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorA.K. Kaw
Year2005
Edition/Volume2
PublisherCRC Press
ISBN9780849313431
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URLhttps://www.routledge.com/Mechanics-of-Composite-Materials/Kaw/p/book/9780849313431
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Written Assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour end of semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Written Assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour end of semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |