COURSES

MICROMECHANICS OF COMPOSITES

Introduction to tensors, properties of tensors, concepts of isotropy and anisotropy, micromechanical homogenization theory, Eshelby's approach, self-consistent schemes, Mori-Tanaka Mean field theory, bounds on effective properties, concentric cylinder models, introduction to computational homogenization, introduction to damage mechanics, statistical aspects of microstructure

Teaching: Activities

FATIGUE AND DAMAGE TOLERANCE OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES

A systematic analysis of fatigue in metal structures will be discussed. Topics include fatigue mechanisms, fatigue properties and strength, stress intensity factor, damage accumulation, widespread fatigue damage, constant and variable amplitude loading, load spectra, crack growth, residual strength, fretting, corrosion and inspection methods. An introduction to fatigue mechanisms in laminated FRPs will also be covered.