Introduction, definition, classification, behaviors of unidirectional composites – prediction of strength, stiffness – factors influencing strength and stiffness – failure modes – analysis of lamina; constitutive classical laminate theory – thermal stresses – theories of failure – design consideration – mechanical properties of composite materials – analysis of composite laminated beams – thin walled composite beams – bending of composite plates.

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