MAT6462 Polymer Fibre Composite Materials B (5 credits)

Year Running: 2017/2018

Credit level: F7

Excluded		MAT306 MAT306 MAT6430 MAT6461
Additional Information		Cannot be taken with MAT306, MAT6430 or MAT6461

Description

This module describes multiple methods to predict the properties of composite materials, beginning with a look at fibre failure statistics using the Weibull method. This is followed by a treatment of classical laminate theory from a laminate compliance perspective and how to predict the properties of short fibre composites using shear lag theory. Finally, the strength of composites and composite fatigue are investigated.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	40.0
Lecture	10.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Other	0.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.