Unit name | Manufacturing of composite structures |
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Unit code | AENGM0016 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Potter |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None. |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit forms part of the taught component of the EngD programme in Composites Manufacture and introduces the Research Engineers to the processes that are used in the manufacturing of composite components and structures. The course will start from the historical development of the composites manufacturing technology and place an emphasis on the fundamental physics and chemistry associated with the conversion of fibres and matrices into useful composite materials. Building on the basic science, the course will then examine a range of industrially relevant composites manufacturing processes that utilise both liquid resins and preimpregnated reinforcements. The course will also cover a first introduction to industrial practice in areas such as costing, tooling and plant design to equip the Research Engineers to contribute to the development of composites manufacturing within their EngD research programme.
The aims of this unit are to:
The students will be able to:
The learning outcomes align to A1 of the UK-SPEC.
Note 1: This assessment will develop the student’s appreciation of manufacturing considerations for composite components, using examples drawn from within their sponsoring organisation.
Note 2: The marks awarded for the 20 minute presentation (15 minute presentation and 5 minutes for technical questions) will be equally distributed between academic and peer review assessment. This method of assessment was designed with the size of the cohort in mind (10 students) and provides them with an excellent opportunity to develop and build on their transferable skills.