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270071 VO Introduction to Composite Materials (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie

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Language: German, English

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    Aims, contents and method of the course

    You will learn the basic concepts in composite materials, including an introduction to various composite systems comprising fibres and matrices, composite interfaces as well as to the mechanical properties and characterisation of composites. Familiarisation with classical lamination theory and its application for predicting the deformation and strength of laminated composite plates.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    oral examination following individual appointment.

    2 students at a time

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    at least three questions per student have to be positive: more than half of them answered correctly

    Examination topics

    content of the lectures, e.g.what are composites? Which reinforcements are available and why or for which matrix will they be used? What matrix systems are available? What are interfaces? How can composite interfaces be characterised?- how to form emulsions and foams?- physical properties required for stable foams and emulsions to form- how to manipulate the wettability of surfaces? - why surfactants are active at interfaces?- how to choose type/class of surfactant to use in certain situations? specifically which would be good to form emulsions, as dispersants and good wetting agents? which would be good to destabilise emulsions?- why are rheological properties important in many applications and how to alter them?- what is adsorption/absorption? how to describe these phenomena?- electrical properties of interfaces- kinetic properties of particles

    Reading list

    1) D Hull & T.W. Clyne, “An Introduction to Composite Materials”, Cambridge University Press, 1996.
    2) B.T. Åström, "Manufacturing of Polymer Composites", nelson thornes, 1997.
    3) FL Matthews & RD Rawlings, “Composite Materials: Engineering and Science”, Champman & Hall, 1994.
    4) RM Jones, “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, Hemisphere, 1975.
    5) JC Halpin, “Primer on Composite Materials Analysis”, Technomic, 2nd ed revised, 1992.
    6) BD Agarwal & LJ Broutman, “Analysis and Performance of Fibre Composites”, J Wiley & Sons, 1990.
    7) PC Powell, “Engineering with Fibre-Polymer Laminates”, Chapman & Hall, 1994.

    Association in the course directory

    CH-MAT-03, WC6, Processes and Utilization

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