Lecture notes covering the core topics in composite engineering. Click a card to preview the slides, or download / share them.
Classical laminate theory, ply stiffness, ABD matrices and stacking sequence effects.
Standard mechanical test methods for composite coupons and characterisation.
Buckling of composite plates and stiffened panels — theory and practice.
Failure criteria for composite materials: Tsai-Hill, Tsai-Wu, Hashin and more.
Fatigue behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymers and design considerations.
