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AA 256

Mechanics of Composites

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Fiber reinforced composite structures. Stress, strains and deformations in composite laminated plates and shells. In-plane and out-of-plane coupling effects. Manufacturing processes and residual stresses. Bending and torsional rigidities of composite tubes, beams, and columns. Failure modes and failure criteria in composites and hole-size effects on composite structures. Class involves also fabrication and testing of composite I-beams. Prerequisite: AA 156 or ME 80 or equivalent.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 6179
0 / 71 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:3 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:Thornton 102
INSTRUCTOR:
Chang, Fu-Kuo
3units

AA 256: Mechanics of Composites

3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

Fiber reinforced composite structures. Stress, strains and deformations in composite laminated plates and shells. In-plane and out-of-plane coupling effects. Manufacturing processes and residual stresses. Bending and torsional rigidities of composite tubes, beams, and columns. Failure modes and failure criteria in composites and hole-size effects on composite structures. Class involves also fabrication and testing of composite I-beams. Prerequisite: AA 156 or ME 80 or equivalent.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM — Thornton 102 — Chang, Fu-Kuo (Graduate)

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