CHEM-E2200 - Polymer Blends and Composites, Lecture, 13.9.2021-26.10.2021

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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: 13.09.2021 - 26.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mark Hughes

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures

    Project work and presentation

    Self-study for exam

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h

    Lectures 14 h

    Project work and presentation 81 h

    Self-study for exam 40 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • 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
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

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