Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student
- Is familiar with the potential of synthetic polymers in composite technology
- Knows the role of reinforcement, matrix and interface in a composite system
- Knows the principles of load sharing and reinforcement processes in short and long fibre reinforced composites and the influence of fibre architecture on composite properties
- Can use simple micromechanical models to predict selected composite properties
- Can evaluate the compatibility between polymer and reinforcement/filler systems and is familiar with the main methods of controlling compatibility
- Knows the methods to process thermosetting and thermoplastic polymer composites into various products
- Can make a literature study and present his/her study orally
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 20.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Mark Hughes
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mark Hughes
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites; reinforcement, matrix and interface; principles of load sharing; elastic and inelastic stress transfer; elastic deformation of long-fibre composites; fracture and failure of composites; fibre architecture; thermoset and thermoplastic polymer composites processing; applications for FRPs.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures
Project work and presentation
Self-study for exam
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
5 cr = 135 h
Lectures 14 h
Project work and presentation 81 h
Self-study for exam 40 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Lecture slides
- D. Hull, and T. W. Clyne. “An Introduction to Composite Materials” (Cambridge Solid State Science Series)
- M.R. Piggott. “Load bearing fibre composites”
- Other materials introduced in class
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
KE-100.4100 Polymer Composites
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
None
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Opettaja: Hughes Mark
- Opettaja: Trifol Guzman Jon