WSJ21401 Advanced Composite Materials Engineering

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Transportation and Environmental Systems Program

Lecture Code WSJ21401 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 複合材料工学特論

Subject Name
（Katakana）フクゴウザイリョウコウガクトクロン

Subject Name in
English Advanced Composite Materials Engineering

Instructor MOHAMMAD FIKRY

Instructor
(Katakana) モハマド　フィクリ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon5-8：ENG 105

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 10 : Integrated Engineering

Eligible Students Graduate school students

Keywords Composite materials, structural materials, aerospace materials, anisotropic materials, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP), mechanical properties

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course focuses on fiber-reinforced composite materials (FRP), which are widely used in aircraft, spacecraft, and mechanical structures. Students will learn about their characteristics, constituent materials, manufacturing and molding methods, mechanical properties, and design approaches. The course covers fundamental topics such as types of composite materials, the rule of mixtures, elasticity theory, anisotropy, laminate theory, and failure criteria. The objective is to understand composite materials from a mechanical perspective and to explore their engineering applications.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Guidance, Materials development and modern society
Lesson 2: Introduction to composite materials I (characteristics and applications)
Lesson 3: Introduction to composite materials II (manufacturing and molding methods)
Lesson 4: Macromechanics of composites I (fundamentals of elasticity, anisotropic elasticity)
Lesson 5: Macromechanics of composites II (strength theory, failure criteria)
Lesson 6: Micromechanics of composites I (elastic constant prediction theories)
Lesson 7: Micromechanics of composites II (nonlinear mechanical behavior)
Lesson 8: Micromechanics of composites III (microscopic strength theories)
Lesson 9: Review and exercises
Lesson 10: Laminated composites and laminate theory
Lesson 11: Failure analysis and strength of laminated composites
Lesson 12: Mechanical properties of composites I (evaluation methods)
Lesson 13: Mechanical properties of composites II (damage and fracture mechanics)
Lesson 14: Composite materials design and structural design
Lesson 15: Challenges and future prospects of composite materials (+ in-class report)

Exercises and written assignments will be assigned

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook: None (English materials will be provided upon request)
References:
1. Introduction to Mechanics of Composite Materials, Hiroshi Suemasu, Baifukan (in Japanese).
2. An Introduction to the Mechanics of Composite Materials, Hiroshi Fukuda and Goichi Ben, Kokon Shoin (in Japanese).

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Thorough preparation and review of the fundamentals of mechanics of materials are required. Students should use their class notes to reinforce their understanding through exercises and reports.

Requirements Full attendance is mandatory. Late arrivals and early departures will be considered absences. Any use of smartphones or PCs for non-class-related activities during the lecture is prohibited.

Grading Method Assessment will be based on exercises (approx. 50%) and assignments (approx. 50%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Prepare a dedicated notebook for this course. Since the content is cumulative, missing even one class may significantly hinder understanding.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Transportation and Environmental Systems Program
Lecture Code	WSJ21401	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	複合材料工学特論
Subject Name （Katakana）	フクゴウザイリョウコウガクトクロン
Subject Name in English	Advanced Composite Materials Engineering
Instructor	MOHAMMAD FIKRY
Instructor (Katakana)	モハマド　フィクリ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon5-8：ENG 105
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	10 : Integrated Engineering
Eligible Students	Graduate school students
Keywords	Composite materials, structural materials, aerospace materials, anisotropic materials, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP), mechanical properties
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course focuses on fiber-reinforced composite materials (FRP), which are widely used in aircraft, spacecraft, and mechanical structures. Students will learn about their characteristics, constituent materials, manufacturing and molding methods, mechanical properties, and design approaches. The course covers fundamental topics such as types of composite materials, the rule of mixtures, elasticity theory, anisotropy, laminate theory, and failure criteria. The objective is to understand composite materials from a mechanical perspective and to explore their engineering applications.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Guidance, Materials development and modern society Lesson 2: Introduction to composite materials I (characteristics and applications) Lesson 3: Introduction to composite materials II (manufacturing and molding methods) Lesson 4: Macromechanics of composites I (fundamentals of elasticity, anisotropic elasticity) Lesson 5: Macromechanics of composites II (strength theory, failure criteria) Lesson 6: Micromechanics of composites I (elastic constant prediction theories) Lesson 7: Micromechanics of composites II (nonlinear mechanical behavior) Lesson 8: Micromechanics of composites III (microscopic strength theories) Lesson 9: Review and exercises Lesson 10: Laminated composites and laminate theory Lesson 11: Failure analysis and strength of laminated composites Lesson 12: Mechanical properties of composites I (evaluation methods) Lesson 13: Mechanical properties of composites II (damage and fracture mechanics) Lesson 14: Composite materials design and structural design Lesson 15: Challenges and future prospects of composite materials (+ in-class report) Exercises and written assignments will be assigned
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook: None (English materials will be provided upon request) References: 1. Introduction to Mechanics of Composite Materials, Hiroshi Suemasu, Baifukan (in Japanese). 2. An Introduction to the Mechanics of Composite Materials, Hiroshi Fukuda and Goichi Ben, Kokon Shoin (in Japanese).
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Thorough preparation and review of the fundamentals of mechanics of materials are required. Students should use their class notes to reinforce their understanding through exercises and reports.
Requirements	Full attendance is mandatory. Late arrivals and early departures will be considered absences. Any use of smartphones or PCs for non-class-related activities during the lecture is prohibited.
Grading Method	Assessment will be based on exercises (approx. 50%) and assignments (approx. 50%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Prepare a dedicated notebook for this course. Since the content is cumulative, missing even one class may significantly hinder understanding.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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