Online Course on
Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
A structured online programme from IISc introduces the principles of composite materials, their mechanical behavior, and modern design and analysis techniques for developing lightweight, high-strength structural components used in aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering applications.
Course at a Glance
Know the Course Instructor
Dr. G. Narayana Naik
Dr. G. Narayana Naik is a distinguished academic and researcher with a strong focus on aerospace engineering. He holds a PhD in Design and Development of Failure Mechanisms Based on Failure Theory from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). His research interests include Aerostructures, Solid Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, FEM, Composites, Nanocomposites, Failure Mechanics, Damage Mechanics, and Optimization Techniques. Dr. Naik’s contributions to these fields have been recognized with a high H-index and citation scores, reflecting his significant impact on the scientific community.
Objectives of the Course
Composites are future materials and have been finding applications in all fields of Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Marine).
Many FEM software packages are available for Analysis & Design Optimization.
One should first understand the Mechanical behaviour of the Composite Structures before using FEM packages.
After the completion of this course one can use the FEM software packages for better quality of professional work and optimum usage of time, computing and human resources.
Course Syllabus
Introduction: Basic Concepts and Terminology, different types of fibres and matrices, their properties and applications
Micromechanics of Composites: Prediction of properties etc.
Macromechanics of Lamina: The theory of elasticity, Constitutive equations of a lamina, transformations, Numerical examples.
Failure theories for composite lamina, Numerical examples.
Mechanics of Laminated Composites: ABD matrices, etc. Hygrothermal Analysis, Numerical examples.
Bending Analysis of Beams: Theory, Numerical examples.
Analysis of Laminated composite plates: Classical and first order theories, Energy Method, numerical examples.
Buckling analysis of plates: Theory, Numerical examples.
Design of laminates using Carpet plots, AML plots, Design of laminates with Numerical examples.
Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?
Who Can Apply?
- B.E / B.Tech. / M.Tech./ Ph.D. / AMIE / AMAeSI (Engg.) (Mechanical, Aero, Civil, Automobile, Marine, Ocean) OR equivalent.
Who Can Benefit?
- Technologists/ Engineers/ Scientists/ Trainees/ Project Staff/ etc. from Industries, R & D Organizations, Institutions, Colleges etc.
- Faculty of Engineering/ Diploma Institutions etc.
- Fresh Graduates, Postgraduates, Ph.D. Students, Research Fellows, SRFs, JRFs, etc.
Course Fee
Class Schedule
Reference Books
Semester Runs
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