Coursecode: wb1431
Coursename: Mechanics of fibre reinforced plastics

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Nijhof, ir. A.H.J.

Tel.: 015-2786942

Catalog data:
Mechanics, fibre reinforced plastic, composite material, anisotropy, laminate theory, stiffness, strength, failure criteria.

Courseyear: 4
Semester: 2/2/0/0/0
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: None
Assessment: Oral
Assessm.period(s): By app.
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: None

Follow up: None

Detailed description of topics:

Application of continuum mechanics of homogeneous anisotropic materials in case of composite materials like fibre reinforced plastics. Hygrothermal effects. Relation between stiffness and strength of components and composite. Failure criteria. Laminate theory. First Ply Failure. Interlaminar edge stresses, influence on stacking sequence. Viscoelasticity and fatigue of laminates.

Course material:

Loose-leaf lecture notes.

References from literature:

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Oral examination by appointment

Goals:

Survey of and insight into mechanics of anisotropic composite materials, stiffness and strength macroscopically and microscopically, in particular on fibre reinforced plastic laminates. Introduction into special literature.

Computer use:

Application of some pc programmes in practice, particularly concerning laminates.

Laboratory project(s):

4 half days of computational exercises and laboratory projects.

Design content:

Obtaining insight into anisotropic behaviour of composite materials for the benefit of designing.

Percentage of design: 25%