Catalog data:
Composites, compounds, fibres, polymers, processing,
recycling, environment, applications, mechanics, costs
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Course
year:
MSc 1st year
Period: 1A / 1B
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 2
Assessment: Oral
Assessm.period(s): By app.
(see academic calendar) |
Prerequisites:
Only basic engineering education necessary |
Follow
up: wb1430B |
Detailed
description of topics:
Introduction to fibre reinforced plastics.
Functions of fibres and plastic. Mechanical properties, weight saving, raw materials and
intermediates. Thermosets and thermoplastics, processing to final products. Applications.
Recycling and other environmental aspects. Reinforcement efficiency of fibres plates and
spheres. Adhesion. Critical and effective fibre length. Costs and cost estimations.
Interlaminar edge stress fields. Laminating rules. 2-dimensional anisotropy.
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Course
material:
Lecture notes available (in Dutch)
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References
from literature: |
Remarks
(specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Examination by appointment
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Goals:
Introduction to fibre reinforced plastics for
construction disciplines
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Computer
use: |
Laboratory
project(s): |
Design
content:
The design and construction aspects are merely
illustrative and practice oriented but based on fundamentals. It considers the relation
between material properties, choice of material and product properties.
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Percentage
of design: 50% |