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Structure and Properties of Composites

Instructor:

Karl Schulte

Course Format:

2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Exercise

Period:

Winter Semester

Language:

English

Recommended Previous Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of polymeric materials, static mechanics, physics and tensor mathematics

Contents:

- Structure and properties of the constituents (matrix, fibres, interface)
- Structure and properties of composites
- Mechanics of composites
- Laminate theory
- Composites testing and performance
- Non-destructive testing
- Damage mechanisms
- Application

Learning Outcomes:

Deep understanding of composite materials
Students should reach the ability to apply the knowledge on composite materials

Reading Resources:

Hall, Clyne: Introduction to Composite materials, Cambridge University Press
Daniel, Ishai: Engineering Mechanics of Composites Materials, Oxford University Press
Mallick: Fibre-Reinforced Composites, Marcel Deckker, New York

Performance Record:

Written exam

Workload:

120 hours total

Contact:

schulte@tuhh.de

Credit points of this module can be found in the course plan for the corresponding course of study.