Frank Jörg Clemens: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020

Name Dr. Frank Jörg Clemens
Address
EMPA
Überlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf
SWITZERLAND
Telephone058 765 48 21
Fax058 765 41 50
E-mailclemensf@ethz.ch
DepartmentMaterials
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
327-0610-AALAdvanced Composites
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement.

Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
3 credits6RF. J. Clemens, A. Winistörfer
AbstractIntroduction of basic concepts for composites with polymer- metal- and ceramic matrix composites; production and properties of composites reinforced with particles, whiskers, short and long fibres; selection criteria, case histories of applications, recycling, future perspectives, and basic concepts for adaptive and functional composites
Learning objectiveGain an insight into the diversity of opportunities to change the properties of composites, learn about the most important applications and processing techniques
Content1. Introduction
1.1 What are advanced composites?
1.2 What are materials by combination?
1.3 Are composites an idea of today?
1.4 Delphi foresight
1.5 Why composites?
1.6 References for chapter 1

2. Basic modules
2.1 Particles
2.2 Short fibres including whiskers
2.3 Long fibres
2.4 Matrix materials
2.4.1 Polymers
2.4.2 Metals
2.4.3 Ceramics and glasses
2.5 References for chapter 2

3. PMC: Polymer Matrix Composites
3.1 Historical background
3.2 Types of PMC-laminates
3.3 Production, processing and machining operation
3.4 Mechanics of reinforcement, microstructure, interfaces
3.5 Failure criteria
3.6 Fatigue behaviour of a multiply composite
3.7 Adaptive materials systems
3.8 References for chapter 3

4. MMC: Metal matrix composites
4.1 Introduction: Definitions, selection criteria und "design"
4.2 Types von MMCs - examples und typical properties
4.3 Mechanical and physical properties of MMCs - basics of design, influencing variables and damage mechanisms
4.4 Production processes
4.5 Micro structure / interfaces
4.6 machining operations for MMC
4.7 Applications
4.8 References for chapter 4

5. CMC: Ceramic Matrix Composites
5.1 Introduction and historical background
5.2 Modes of reinforcement
5.3 Production processes
5.4 Mechanisms of reinforcement
5.5 Micro structure / interfaces
5.6 Properties
5.7 Applications
5.8 Materials testing and quality assurance
5.9 References for chapter 5
Lecture notesThe script will be delivered at the begin of the semester
LiteratureThe script is including a comprehensive list of references
Prerequisites / NoticeBefore each class, students will get a handout. Students will get the power point presentation of each class by e-mail.

The exercises take place in small groups. It is their goal to deepen knowledge gained in the classes

written end of semester examination
327-2103-00LAdvanced Composite and Adaptive Material Systems4 credits2V + 2UF. J. Clemens, B. Weisse
AbstractEnables materials scientists to work in a wide range of advanced composite and adaptive material systems. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced knowledge and understanding of their design, manufacturing, structure and properties, characterisation and applications.
Learning objectiveEnables materials scientists to work in a wide range of advanced composite and adaptive material systems. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced knowledge and understanding of their design, manufacturing, structure and properties, characterisation and applications.
ContentThe course will comprise a balance of lectures, tutorials, student presentations and laboratory classes. In addition, case study site visits will be made for certain topics to illustrate the industrial application of particular technologies.

More and more, the interest in particle and fibre reinforced / structural composite materials is increasing. In beginning, the main focus will be on the production of functional fibres, e.g., for fibre-based sensor and actuator composites with polymers, metals and ceramics. Optical, piezoelectric, shape memory and other fibres for advanced composite applications will be treated in detail. There will be a discussion on fibre classification, fibre production (ceramic and others), adaptive and smart materials, types of sensors and actuators (e.g. made from electro-active polymers), and sensor networks with piezoelectric composites (e.g., Active or Macro Fibre Composites) for adaptive material systems or structural health monitoring (SHM) of advanced composite structures. Furthermore, students will get an overview of biomedical composites and composite application in the field of aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, and energy industry.

Emphasis will be put on the underlaying science of a particular process or effect rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment.

Manufacturing of actuators driven by electro-active polymers (EAP) and sensors applications of Active Fibre Composites (AFC) will be studied in laboratory classes.

Case studies and examples drawn from structural and functional applications of advanced composite and adaptive material systems will be demonstrated.
Lecture noteswill be distributed
LiteratureComposite Materials: Engineering and Science by F. L. Matthews, R. D. Rawlings. Publisher: CRC Press, 1999.

Adaptronics and smart structures : basics, materials, design, and applications by H. Janocha. Publisher Springer 1999; Berlin, New York.

Smart structures : analysis and design by A.V. Srinivasan, D. Michael McFarland. Publisher Cambridge University Press, 2001; Cambridge, New York.

Structural health monitoring by D. Balageas, C.-P. Fritzen, A. Güemes. Publisher iSTE, 2006; ISBN: 1-905209-01-0.
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisite:
ETH-course 327-0610 “Composite Materials” or similar course