wb1430A

Coursecode: wb1430A Coursename: Composite Materials for Durable Structures ECTS creditpoints: 3
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Marissen, Prof.dr.ir. R.	Tel.: 015-27 86739
Catalog data: Composites, compounds, fibres, polymers, processing, recycling, environment, applications, mechanics, costs	Course year: MSc 1st year Language: English 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.
Course material: Lecture notes available (in English and Dutch)
References from literature:
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.): Examination by appointment
Goals: Introduction to fibre reinforced plastics for construction disciplines
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.
Percentage of design: 50%