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MANE 6180 - Mechanics of Composite Materials

Mechanics of elastic heterogeneous solids. Plasticity of composite materials. Thermoelastic and thermoplastic behavior. Mechanics of distributed damage. Mechanical behavior.

Prerequisite: CIVL 6170  or MANE 6170  

When Offered: AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTOR

Cross Listed: CIVL 6180  ;Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and the cross-listed course.

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3