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 basic essential tools for analysis and prediction of the elastic and failure properties of laminated composites. It will initiate the familiarisation process for use of commercially available laminate analysis packages, with the view of use in an industry context. The role of laminate analysis in design and more complex modelling of the mechanical behaviour of laminated composites, will be explored.
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.
Lectures, illustrations and demonstrations, class exercises.
Assignment: Assessed examples or case study (100%)
"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