Composites technology
MSE-440 / 3 credits
Teacher(s): Bourban Pierre-Etienne, Michaud Véronique, Wakeman Martyn Douglas
Language: English
Summary
The latest developments in processing and the novel generations of organic composites are discussed. Nanocomposites, adaptive composites and biocomposites are presented. Product development, cost analysis and study of new markets are practiced in team work.
Content
Basics of composite materials
- Constituents
- Processing of composites
- Design of composite structures
Current development - Nanocomposites
- Textile composites
- Biocomposites
- Adaptive composites
- Sustainable composites
Applications - Driving forces and markets
- Cost analysis
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Sport
- Biomed
Keywords
Composites - Applications - Nanocomposites - Biocomposites - Adaptive composites - Design - Cost
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Notion of polymers
Recommended courses
Polymer composites
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Propose suitable design, production and performance criteria for the production of a composite part
- Apply the basic equations for process and mechanical properties modelling for composite materials
- Discuss the main types of composite applications
Transversal skills
- Use both general and domain specific IT resources and tools
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
- Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
- Evaluate one's own performance in the team, receive and respond appropriately to feedback.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and invited speakers
Group sessions with exercises and team work on the project
Expected student activities
Attendance at lectures
Design of a composite part, bibliography search
Assessment methods
Written exam + report and oral presentation in class
Supervision
| Office hours | Yes |
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Composites technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Composites technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Composites technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Composites technology
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional