327-0610-AAL Advanced Composites
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | F. J. Clemens, A. Winistörfer |
| Periodicity | every semester recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | 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. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327-0610-AA R | Advanced Composites Self-study course. No presence required. | 90s hrs | F. J. Clemens, A. Winistörfer |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction 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 objective | Gain an insight into the diversity of opportunities to change the properties of composites, learn about the most important applications and processing techniques |
| Content | 1. 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 notes | The script will be delivered at the begin of the semester |
| Literature | The script is including a comprehensive list of references |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Before 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 |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | F. J. Clemens, A. Winistörfer |
| Type | end-of-semester examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Master | Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements | E- |  |