MECH 5114 - Designing with Composites

Analysis and design of polymers and polymer-based composites. Failure criteria include static strength, stiffness, creep, fatigue, impact and fracture toughness. Design criteria include strength-to-weight ratio and cost-to-strength ratio. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with MECH 4114. Semester Hours: 3 to 3