Unit name | Laminate analysis, modelling and design of composites |
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Unit code | AENGM0031 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Farrow |
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. The purpose of the unit is to equip the student with the understanding and basic tools for the assessment of the structural behaviour of laminated composites in service.
The aims of this unit are to:
The students will be able to:
The learning outcomes align to A1 and B2 of the UK-SPEC.
This unit is taught through a combination of lectures, class exercises, illustrations and demonstrations.
"An introduction to composite materials" by D Hull and T W Clyne, 2nd edition, CUP
"Introduction to composite materials design" by Barbero, AIAA Education series ISBN:0-930403-11-8