Advanced Mechanics of Composites

Notes by Pizhong Qiao

• Average Stress Theorem (Proof) (Sept. 3, 2008)

• Hill's Theorem (Proof) (Sept. 10, 2008)

• Reference 1 on Micromechanics: Iwakum, T. and Nemat-Nasser, S., "Composites with Periodic Microstructure," Computers and Structures, 16(1-4): 13-19.  (Paper 1) (Sept. 23, 2008)

• Reference 2 on Micromechanics: Luciano, R. and Barbero, E.J., "Formulas for the Stiffness of Composites with Periodic Microstructure," International Journal of Solids and Structures, 31(21): 2933-2944.  (Paper 2) (Sept. 23, 2008)

• Reference on Viscoelasticity: Qiao, PZ, Barbero, EJ, and Davalos, JF (2000). "On the Linear Viscoelasticity of Thin-walled Laminated Composite Beams," Journal of Composite Materials, 34(1): 39-68. (Oct. 16, 2008)

• Reference on three independent elastic constants for cubic symmetry of isotropic spheres: Sanders, WS adn Gibson, LJ (2003). "Mechanics of BCC and FCC Hollow-Sphere Foams," Materials Science and Engineering, A352: 150-161. (Nov. 14, 2008)

• Class Notes:

    Advanced Composites Mechanics I:

1. Micromechanics (48 pages)

2. Viscoelasticity (24 pages)

3. Statistical Methods (6 pages)

4. Damage Mechanics (18 pages)

    Advanced Composites Mechanics II:

1. Basic of Composite Mechanics (Pages 1-28)

2. Analysis of Composite Laminates (Pages 29-64)

3. Viscoelasticity and Aging (Pages 65-84)

4. Damage Mechanics (Pages 85-111)