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Concept, classification and uniqueness in structure and properties of composite materials; commonly used fabrication techniques for PMCs, MMCs and CMCs; important reinforcement phases; interfacial bonding, control and measurements for interfacial strength; formulation and relationships between elastic properties and geometrical parameters in laminae, in-plane random long fiber laminae, laminates, and short fiber composites; fiber end effects, load transfer at the interface; mechanical properties and failure of laminae, laminates and short fiber composites; fracture and energy absorption mechanisms in composite materials.
