Advanced composites in engineering structures

Summary

1.Introduce topics in properties, processing, mechanical behavior, characterization, analysis and structural design of Fiber Reinforced Composites 2.Help students develop their research skills through independent investigations on research topics

Content

Keywords

Composites, structures, design, analysis, martix, fiber, project based

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Basic knowledge of physics, mechanics of materials, mathematics

Recommended courses

Basic knowledge of physics, mechanics of materials, mathematics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Produce project ideas and a schedule to achieve the objectives
• Choose a relevant to their interests project
• Manage the schedule and the working group
• Synthesize the work and the group capabilities

Transversal skills

• Assess progress against the plan, and adapt the plan as appropriate.
• Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
• Communicate effectively, being understood, including across different languages and cultures.
• Give feedback (critique) in an appropriate fashion.
• Take responsibility for environmental impacts of her/ his actions and decisions.
• Take feedback (critique) and respond in an appropriate manner.
• Manage priorities.
• Make an oral presentation.

Teaching methods

The material is presented by lectures and visits to the laboratory. Student evaluation is based on class participation and presentation of a project.

Expected student activities

Students are expected to participate, create groups and develop a group project. They need to work during the semester, show and sdiscuss the group progress with the teacher to follow up ithe work plan.

Finally thet mus derive a project report and a presentaton for the exam

Assessment methods

Project report delivered at the end of the semester, project presentation, class participation.

Supervision

Resources

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

No

Bibliography

Plenty of books on composites and composites' design available at the EPFL library

Notes/Handbook

No textbook required. Lecture notes are distributed.

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-443