Unit information: Composites Design and Manufacture Principles in 2018/19

Unit name	Composites Design and Manufacture Principles
Unit code	AENGM0025
Credit points	10
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Dr. Farrow
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	AENG 11200 - Structures & Materials 1 or equivalent, AENG21200 - Structures & Materials 2 or equivalent & AENG31200 - Structures & Materials 3 or equivalent
Co-requisites	AENGM0009 Research Development
School/department	Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

A comprehensive study of the principles of design and manufacture of composites to promote the understanding of the increased complexity of materials properties, behaviour and analysis methods for the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit the student will be able to:

• identify and understand the key issues and methods for the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures;
• apply the basic principles for conceptual design, manufacturability analysis, initial sizing and preliminary structural analysis of advanced composite components at Masters level.

Teaching Information

Lectures, examples classes, demonstrations.

Assessment Information

100% 3 hour examination in May/June, 4 compulsory themed questions

Reading and References

The unit notes are comprehensive and self-contained. Further background reading references are updated by Unit Lecturers each year.