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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIE 543 - Introduction to Composite Materials in Civil Engineering


An introduction to the mechanics of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials in civil engineering with a view to structural design. Understanding of material properties, fabrication processes, fundamental mechanics, experimental procedures and methods of analysis and design. (2.0 ED/1.0 ES.) Lec 2, Lab 1.

Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing in Engineering or Wood Science and Technology; CIE 340 and MEE 251 or equivalents. At least one course each in mechanics, calculus/linear algebra and computer programming.

Credits: 3