Composite & Advanced Materials

MATS31301 Composite & Advanced Materials 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Venkata Potluri Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 The unit covers composite materials and structural ceramics and their mechanical behaviour. The unit covers composite materials and structural ceramics and their mechanical behaviour. Lecture topics include:<ul> <li>Introduction; overview of the different types of composites (metal, polymer and ceramic matrix composites) and structural ceramics. Advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional engineering materials.</li> <li>Micromechanics: continuous-fibre, short-fibre and particulate composites.  </li></ul>Introduction to the basic modelling approaches for elastic and post-yield behaviour, for plastic and brittle fibres and matrix systems. Examples will be given in polymer, ceramic and metal matrix systems. The unit aims to:<ul> <li> Provide the student with an understanding of the principles underlying the behaviour of composite materials and advanced structural ceramics.</li> <li> Introduce the basic micromechanics of long and short fibre composites.</li></ul>  A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections: <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Describe the nature and behaviour of composite materials.</li> <li> Apply basic micromechanics to describe the mechanical properties of structural ceramics, particulate- and fibre- reinforced composites.</li> <li> Apply basic modelling approaches to describe elastic and post yield behaviour of a range of composite materials.</li></ul>  <ul> <li> Show improved logical reasoning, problem solving and ability in applied mathematics.</li> <li> Apply simple models to predict the mechanical properties of composite materials.</li></ul> <ul> <li> Develop the ability to communicate scientific subjects</li></ul> <ul> <li> Solve problems utilising methods learned in lecture.</li> <li> Assess results critically by relating learned knowledge with current scientific papers.</li></ul><div>  </div> <div> Lectures, group tutorials (problem sessions), recommended textbooks, web resources, past exam papers, electronic supporting information (Blackboard), peer-assisted study sessions (PASS), practical laboratory classes. </div>  1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% Feedback given verbal and written N “Introduction to Composite Materials”, D. Hull, T.W. Clyne. Cambridge Univ. Press, 1996. “Ceramic Matrix Composites”, K.K. Chawla, Chapman & Hall, 1993<ul> <li>“Introduction to Polymers”, Chapter 24, R.J. Young, P.A. Lovell, CRC Press, 2011</li> <li>“Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Composites”, F.C. Campbell, Elsevier, 2004.</li> <li>“Composite Materials: Functional Materials for Modern Technologies”, D. Chung, Springer, 2003.</li> <li>“An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Ceramics”, David J. Green, Cambridge University Press, 1998.</li> <li>Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, F. L. Matthews and R. D. Rawlings, 1994.</li></ul>  Lectures 20 Practical classes & workshops 2 0 78