Catalog data:
Fracture mechanics, fracture mechanisms, statistics for material strength, fibres,
polymers, composites, notches, cracks, fatigue. |
Courseyear:
MSc 1st year
Period: 2A / 2B
Hours p/w: 4
Other hours: 4
Assessment: Oral
Assessm.period(s): By app.
(see academic calendar) |
Prerequisites:
Basic engineering and some mechanics education, including wb1430A,
is necessary. |
Follow
up: None: final course. |
Detailed
description of topics:
Introduction to fracture mechanics and application
on composites, possibilities and restrictions. Experimental techniques for testing of
composites. Introduction Weibull statistics for strength, possibilities and restrictions.
Introduction to polymer science, film formation. Theoretical material strength and
strength of advanced polymer fibres. Fatigue of composites.
Compression strength of composites. Stress concentrations in isotropic and anisotropic
plates. Notch size effect on the fracture strength of composites.
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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:
Demonstration of the integration of various
scientific disciplines in material science, especially focussed on fibre reinforced
composites.
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Computer
use:
None, but reference is being made to modelling
aspects in computer programs used for fibre reinforced composites.
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Laboratory
project(s): |
Design
content:
The design aspect is merely conceptual and
fundamental: it is mainly devoted to the relation between various fracture mechanisms,
their modelling and the consequences for the durability of constructions.
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Percentage
of design: 25% |