ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS

EMA/ME 708

Course Description

Contemporary topics in composite materials, including innovations in sandwich structures, textile composites, and architected materials; fracture mechanics; durability and damage tolerance; experimental techniques; transient, micro, nonlinear, inelastic and environmental effects; advanced manufacturing methods: repair and applications. Knowledge of basic composite materials [such asCIV ENGR/E M A/M E 508] is strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.55

-5.57% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

45.45%

-34.89% from Historical

Class Size

128.3% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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