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 & Notes
Senior standing or graduate standing in Engineering or Wood Science and Technology; MEE 251 or equivalent and CIE 340 or equivalent. The student should have at least one course each in mechanics, calculus/linear algebra and computer programming.

Credits: 3