Catalog data:
Mechanics, fibre reinforced plastic, composite material, anisotropy, laminate theory,
stiffness, strength, failure criteria. |
Course
year:
MSc 1st year
Semester: 1A / 1B
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.
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Course
material:
Loose-leaf lecture notes.
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References
from literature: |
Remarks
(specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Oral examination by appointment
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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.
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Computer
use:
Application of some pc programmes in practice,
particularly concerning laminates.
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Laboratory
project(s):
4 half days of computational exercises and
laboratory projects.
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Design
content:
Obtaining insight into anisotropic behaviour of
composite materials for the benefit of designing.
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Percentage
of design: 25% |