ME 708 Advanced Composite Materials

3 graduate credits

Instructor: Professor Robert E. Rowlands
Phone: 608/262-3205
E-mail: rowlands@engr.wisc.edu

Course objective:
To provide advanced training in the analysis, response/behavior, design, selection, repair and recycling of anisotropic and/or composite materials — including societal and fiscal considerations.

Course description:
Advanced study of micromechanics, additional strength, theory, perforated and notched composites, experimental techniques, fracture, manufacturing and processing, structural mechanics/vibration, nanomaterials, smart structures/systems/materials.

Prerequisite:
Basic composite materials course (ME 508) or consent of instructor. Competency using computational math packages such as EES, MATHCAD or MATLAB helpful.

Homework:
Biweekly homework problems submitted for grading

Project:
Written and oral team project.

Exams:
Midterm and final exam.

Laboratory:
None.

Computer software:
MATLAB or MATHCAD. Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering. A student version of MATLAB is available for purchase. Contact the Office of Engineering Outreach for details.

Textbook:
Experimental Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials, Revised Ed., J.M. Whitney, I. M. Daniel, and R. Byron Pipes, ISBN 0-912053-01-1.

Course notes:
Sent upon receipt of enrollment.