Engineering Composites

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Introduction to Composites - Classification and characteristics of composite materials in aircraft. Mechanical behavior of composite materials. Reinforcements. Matrix materials. Green composites Composite Interfaces - Fibre-matrix interfaces. Interfacial properties. Stress transfer through composite interfaces. Lamina Stress-strain Relationships - Lamina and laminate theories. Transformation and prediction of elastic parameters. Load-deformation relationship. Analysis of Continuous Fibre-Reinforced Lamina and Laminates - Macromechanical behaviour of a lamina. Macromechanical behaviour of a laminate. Processing and Fabrication - Structural composites and their processing technology. Manufacture of laminated fibre-reinforced composite materials. Influence of fabrication and environment on properties. -- 1 of 3 -- 2 Failures, Design, and Applications of Composites - Failure theories. Design optimization. Engineering applications of composites. Non-Destructive Testing Techniques for Composites – Visual testing, ultrasonic testing, thermography, radiographic testing, electromagnetic testing, acoustic emission, new trends in structural health monitoring strategies. Laboratory Experiments Typical experiments: 1. Manufacturing of composites 2. Tensile test of composites 3. Inspection of composites 4. Repair of a composite structure

目标

1. To provide students with knowledge of mechanical behavior of composite materials used in aircraft; and 2. To provide students with understanding of the processing, fabrication and influence of fabrication and environment on properties of aircraft composites; and 3. To gain appreciation of the wide design flexibility that composites can afford.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Pre-requisite: AAE3002 Aircraft Structures and Materials

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures are used to deliver the fundamental knowledge in relation to advanced composite materials (outcomes a to d). Tutorials are used to illustrate the application of fundamental knowledge to practical situations (outcomes a to d). Experiments are used to relate the concepts to practical applications and students are exposed to hand-on experience, proper use of equipment and application of analytical skills on interpreting experimental results (outcomes a and b). Teaching/Learning Methodology Intended subject learning outcomes to be covered a b c d Lecture     Tutorial     Experiment  