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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Shells are an essential element of structural engineering, just like beams and plates. Theory of Composite Shells program is a postgraduate level course that will take you on a journey from the basic concepts of doubly curved shells to the development of shell equations. It will also provide an introduction to three-dimensional solutions of a cylindrical shell.

IIT Guwahati has designed the curriculum of Theory of Composite Shells certification in association with NPTEL. The course will be taught by professor Poonam Kumari and will be available online on Swayam, an online learning platform that is a Ministry of Education, Government of India initiative.

Theory of Composite Shells is an eight-week course that offers certification as well. There are periodic assignments and an exam held at the end of the term to help motivate you and understand your progress. There is no enrolment fee for this AICTE approved FDP course.

The Highlights

PG level course
Advanced mechanics and mechanical engineering related course
Elective online course with e-certificate availability
Tutorial using ABAQUS
Assignments and an offline exam
Course duration - eight weeks
Available on Swayam online learning portal
Free to audit
AICTE approved course
Curriculum and educator from IIT Guwahati
FDP course

Programme Offerings

IIT Guwahati designed curriculum and educator
End of term proctored final exam
elective course
Postgraduate level course
Mechanical engineering-related course
assignments
Advanced mechanics related course
FDP course approved by AICTE

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Guwahati (IITG)

Theory of Composite Shells training is free to enroll. If you want to appear for the offline exam, you need to pay the examination fee of Rs. 1,000.

Theory of Composite Shells program fee structure

Course Name	Fee
Theory of Composite Shells (Final exam qualification)	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Before joining the Theory of Composite Shells program, you should have substantial knowledge about advanced solid mechanics to fully comprehend the course.

First, you must submit all the assignments in the course. Out of a total of eight, six of your best assignments will be chosen to average and find out your assignment score. Your assignment score carries 25% of your final score. You need to score a minimum of 10/25 to qualify this criterion.

Second, you need to appear for an offline proctored examination. This examination will be held at the end of the course and carries the rest of the 75% of the course. You need to score a minimum of 30/75 to qualify for this criterion

The third is the final score, which will be calculated by adding your assignment score and examination score. To qualify this criterion, you need to have a minimum score of 40/100 or above.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

Theory of Composite Shells program will talk about the following topics.

The basic concept of double-curved surfaces
Developing shell equations as per requirement
How does free vibration, buckling, and bending affects shells

Who it is for

Theory of Composite Shell's online course curriculum is developed for faculty and advanced scholars who want to study more about composite shell theories.

Admission Details

Follow the steps given below to admit yourselves to the Theory of Composite Shells program by Swayam

Step 1: Go to the course website https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_me26/preview and click on 'Sign-in/Register.' This button will be on the top right-hand side corner of the webpage.

Step 2: Either register yourself on the Swayam website or use an existing Swaym/Google/Facebook/Microsoft account to log in.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the course website. If the enrolment is open, click on 'Join.' Once you click on join, you will be enrolled in the course.

Application Details

Theory of Composite Shells program application form is equivalent to registering on the Swayam website. You can use your email address and choose a password and unique username to join. The website will authenticate your email address by sending a verification code. Enter the code correctly, and you will be registered.

You can also use an existing Swayam account to log in. Another option is to sign in using an existing Microsoft/Google/Facebook account.

While there is no enrolment application form, you need to fill an online registration form if you want to appear for the offline exam.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

Theory of Composite Shells training offers an offline supervised exam. You need to give this exam if you want to qualify for the certificate, along with paying the exam fee. There are two slots available for the exam, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. The exam can be given in any of the designated exam centers. Details related to the exam, such as the exam date, the exam centers' address, and much more, will be provided in due course. You also need to fill an online registration form on Swayam for this exam.