151-0353-00L  Mechanics of Composite Materials

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersP. Ermanni, G. Pappas, M. Sakovsky
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-0353-00 VMechanics of Composite Materials2 hrs
Thu09:15-11:00ML F 38 »
P. Ermanni, G. Pappas, M. Sakovsky
151-0353-00 UMechanics of Composite Materials1 hrs
Thu11:15-12:00ML F 38 »
P. Ermanni, G. Pappas, M. Sakovsky

Catalogue data

AbstractFocus is on laminated fibre reinfoced polymer composites. The courses treats aspects related to micromechanics, elastic behavior of unidirectional and multidirectional laminates, failure and damage analysis, design and analysis of composite structures.
Learning objectiveTo introduce the underlying concept of composite materials and give a thorough understanding of the mechanical response of materials and structures made from fibre reinforced polymer composites, including elastic behaviour, fracture and damage analysis as well as structural design aspects. The ultimate goal is to provide the necessary skills to address the design and analysis of modern lightweight composite structures.
ContentThe course is addressing following topics:
- Introduction
- Elastic anisotropy
- Micromechanics aspects
- Classical Laminate Theory (CLT)
- Failure hypotheses and damage analysis
- Analysis and design of composite structures
- Variable stiffness structures
Lecture notesScript, handouts, exercises and additional material are available in PDF-format on the CMASLab webpage resp on moodle.

https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=2610
LiteratureThe lecture material is covered by the script and further literature is referenced in there.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkfostered
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed
Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersP. Ermanni, G. Pappas, M. Sakovsky
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Written aidsOpen book: all documents are allowed (e.g. lecture materials, notes, summaries, books, dictionary); writing utensils, non-programmable calculator, no computers and other communication devices.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Materials and MechanicsWInformation
Mechanical Engineering MasterMechanics, Materials, StructuresWInformation
Materials Science MasterElective CoursesWInformation