| Unit name | Imaging for mechanics and non-destructive evaluation of composite structures |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENGM0077 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Barton |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
A basic understanding of mechanics is required up to level 6. Some experience with a high-level programming language, such as Matlab/Python would be desirable but not essential. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
n/a |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
n/a |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Imaging techniques are being used in a wide range of industrial applications to assess the mechanical behaviour of engineering structures and systems. Digitised images are now the basis of many destructive and non-destructive evaluation processes. The techniques are being used to replace and augment traditional measurements such as those obtained from strain gauges. The advantages are that images can capture a large area and can produce maps of strain and deformation in a similar format to that obtained with computer simulations such as Finite Element Analysis. The measurements can be obtained rapidly and from the system in operation, often revealing inaccuracy in the simulations. The techniques can be deployed in service giving a new perspective to non-destructive evaluations. Although the techniques can be employed on a variety of materials the focus is on application to fibre reinforced polymer composites. The imaging techniques described are being used for validation and assurance in industries such as automotive, energy and aerospace, helping reduce material usage by producing more efficient and sustainable designs.
The aims of units are to:
The module will be taught online – recorded lectures will be available throughout the teaching block, with one online live lecture per week. There will be 3-days of laboratory classes and hands on experience with software.
The summative assessment (100%) will comprise a technical report on a detailed analysis of a composite component using the techniques presented in unit. The assessment will include data manipulation, analysis and validation. The report will cover all the learning outcomes.
4 short formative assessments in the form of Blackboard quizzes will provide instant feedback on understanding. Discussions in the live online lectures and laboratory classes will provide informal feedback.
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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 University 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. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
