Advanced Composites

MATS64602 Advanced Composites 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Chamil Abeykoon Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The unit gives an introduction to the processing, structure and properties of advanced composite materials, including nano-composites.  Specific topics cover: Production, characterisation and properties of polymer nanocomposites; An Introduction to Composites Applications; The Theory of Composite Materials, with emphasis on the mechanical properties of particulate and fibre reinforced composites; unidirectional and multidirectional laminates; stress analysis and failure criteria; Ceramic and Metal Matrix Composites, covering properties, methods of production and applications; Manufacturing of Advanced Polymer-matrix Composites. The unit gives an introduction to the processing, structure and properties of advanced composite materials, including nano-composites.  Specific topics cover: Production, characterisation and properties of polymer nanocomposites; An Introduction to Composites Applications; The Theory of Composite Materials, with emphasis on the mechanical properties of particulate and fibre reinforced composites; unidirectional and multidirectional laminates; stress analysis and failure criteria; Ceramic and Metal Matrix Composites, covering properties, methods of production and applications; Manufacturing of Advanced Polymer-matrix Composites. The unit aims to:Introduce different types of composites and their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional engineering materials.  On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:<ul> <li> define the production and characterisation techniques applicable to polymer nanocomposites.</li> <li> discuss the behaviour of nanocomposite materials; with a focus on mechanical properties as well as thermal, and electrical conductivity, and combinations to provide multi-functionality.</li> <li> describe the basic micromechanics of particulate, long and short fibre reinforced composites; </li> <li> describe the main technologies for the production of components from composite materials;</li> <li> apply the theory which underlies these processing operations;</li> <li> analyse stiffness and strength of unidirectional laminates, failure criteria</li> <li> Destructive and Non-destructive testing of 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>Identify and describe the beneficial effects of nanoscale reinforcements and how these affect the micromechanics as well as thermal and electrical properties.</li> <li>Explain the nature and applications of composite materials.</li> <li>Explain the basic theory describing the mechanical properties (stiffness and strength) of particulate- and fibre-reinforced composites; Stress analysis and failure criteria</li> <li>Describe the details of the technologies for the production of composite artefacts</li> <li>Explain the interrelation between the design and manufacture of polymer composite artefacts</li> <li>Explain the electrical and thermal transport behaviour of nanocomposite materials.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Evaluate a component design and select an appropriate process ‘chain’ (material-process combination)</li> <li>Apply models to predict the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of composite materials.</li> <li>Identify the appropriate technologies for the production of given artefacts.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Estimate stiffness and ultimate strength of laminated plates</li> <li>Solve problems relating to applications of composite materials.</li></ul> Data analysis and application to relate polymer, metal, ceramic and composite structure and properties.  <ul> <li>Facilitated learning activities (Including lectures, tutorials and a practical)</li> <li>Independent learning activities (Including practical writing, research and private study)</li> <li>Blackboard – All lecture notes, questions sheets and handouts will be available electronically</li></ul>  1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% Feedback given (written and verbal) N <ul> <li> Introduction to Composite Materials, D. Hull, T.W. Clyne. Cambridge Univ. Press, 1996.</li> <li> Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites by T.W. Clyne and P.J. Withers, Cambridge UP, 1993</li> <li> Ceramic Matrix Composites, K.K. Chawla, Chapman & Hall, 1993</li> <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> Processing of Composites [electronic resource] / R.S. Dave¿, A.C. Loos (editors), 2000, Knovel</li> <li> E-book (available via library Electronic Resources).</li> <li> Polymer Processing and Structure Development, A.N. Wilkinson, A.J. Ryan, Kluwer, 1998.</li> <li> Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, B.T. A¿stro¿m, Chapman and Hall, 1997.</li> <li> Liquid Moulding Technologies, C.D. Rudd, Woodhead, 1997.</li> <li> Composite Materials: Functional Materials for Modern Technologies, D. Chung, Springer, 2003.</li> <li> Polymer Nanocomposites: Electrical and Thermal Properties, Huang, X., Zhi, C., Springer 2016</li> <li> Smart Polymer Nanocomposites: Energy Harvesting, Self-Healing and Shape Memory Applications, Ponnamma, P., Springer, 2017</li> <li> Polymer Nanocomposites: Towards Multi-Functionality, Dasari, A., Springer 2016</li></ul>  Lectures 30 0 120