| Unit name | CAD for composites design and manufacture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENGM0018 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Kim |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
AENGM0031 |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit forms part of the taught component of the EngD in Composites Manufacture and is intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art tools for composite design and manufacture. CATIA and its composite design derivatives/modules will be used in conjunction with finite element analysis (FEA) to promote the Research Engineers' understanding of composite product development, from analysis methods for design to manufacturing.
On successful completion of the unit, the students will be able to:
1) identify and understand the spectrum of advanced composite product development during the design and analysis phase using state-of-the-art CAD/FEA tools.
2) Carry out conceptual design and manufacturability analysis based on laminate stacking rules to derive a design compliant plybook using CATIA.
3) Perform preliminary FE structural analysis of advanced composite components.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Written assignment (100%)
Students will be required to assess the structural performance of a composite structure based on a design compliant laminate definition using FEA and CATIA composite design modules.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
