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ESM-4044: Mechanics of Composite Materials

Description: Introduction to the deformation, stress, and strength analysis of continuous-fiber-polymer-matrix laminated composites. Fabrication, micromechanics of stiffness and expansional coefficients, classical lamination theory (CLT). Environmentally induced stresses. Computerized implementation and design.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: AOE-2024 or ESM-2204

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: CEE-4610

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.36 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 43.15%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.06%

Scott W Case202461.9%17.9%12.0%5.2%0.0%3.1%3.366

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W