In this chapter we get into things like composites, grades of steel and aluminum, and phase diagrams, as well as a bit more detail on fatigue.

1. Composites

• Basics of composites
• Common examples
  • Concrete
  • Adobe
  • Bone
• Principle of Combined Action
• Factors Affecting Composite Properties
• Composite Classifications
  • Large Particle Reinforced Composites
    • Reinforced Concrete
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
    • Fiber length
    • Fiber orientation
    • Fiber diameter
    • Fiber reinforced stress strain curve
    • Practical design with fiber reinforced composites
• When to use composites?
  • Drawbacks
  • Advantages