Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have gained an in-depth understanding of the overall topical area of composite materials including their properties, manufacturing, analysis and design.
• Be able to document understanding of the following concepts and theories:
  • Applications of composites.
  • Fibers and polymer resin materials: Types and properties.
  • Manufacturing methods, their processing characteristics and influence on the mechanical properties of composites.
  • Laminae and laminates: Micro-mechanical models, modeling of the laminae, classical lamination theory (CLT).
  • Analysis of composite structures: Beam, plate and shell modeling.
  • Thermal effects.
  • Fracture and failure.
  • Sandwich structures.
  • Adhesive bonded and mechanical joints, load introduction aspects, 3D effects and general principles for design.
  • Finite element analysis of laminated composite structures.

Skills

• Be able to apply concepts, theories and methods for analysis and design of composite materials and complex structures made from composite materials to real-life problems.

Competences

• Be able to undertake development and product design using composite materials.
• Be able to develop procedures for production and verification of components made from composite materials.

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams