Composite materials and its characteristics – Analysis of an orthotropic lamina- Analysis of laminated composites- Fracture mechanics- Determination of strain energy release rate- Manufacturing Processes- Testing of Composites – Stress analysis – interlaminar stresses and free edge effects- Failure Criteria – Whitness nuismer failure criteria- Vibration and stability analysis – Introduction to Design of Composite Structures – Introduction to structural Design and Analysis of mechanically fastened joints – Optimization Concepts – Fatigue in Composites – Effects of holes in Laminates – Transverse shear effects- Post curing shapes of Unsymmetric Laminates – Environmental Effects on Composite Materials – Study of Hygrothermic effects on laminates- Quality control and Characterization of Composite- Non Destructive testing on Composites- Recycling of Composites – Primary and Secondary Recycling of Composites.