Composite Systems

Code:

EM0115

Acronym:

SC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Materials

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Applied Mechanics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEM	21	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	45,5	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Generic Objectives:To give the basic notions of mechanical behaviour of composite materials and its specificitiesTo introduce the concepts and theories associated with design of composite systems and structuresTo introduce the specific processing techniques and notions for the quality control.
Specific Aims:To acquaint the students with the specificity of Composite materials, their anisotropic nature and easiness to tailor the properties. To introduce ceramic and metallic based composite systems and compare them with polymeric matrix composites.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of th ecourse, the students are expected::- to know the main resins and finbres, as well as semi-products for the production of composite systems - to identify the main parameters of manufacturing processes and to be able to make a selection and evluation of technologies- to conceive and design simple products based on composite systems- to be able to prepare a quality control procedure for those systems

Learning outcomes and competences

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of th ecourse, the students are expected::
- to know the main resins and finbres, as well as semi-products for the production of composite systems
- to identify the main parameters of differnt manufacturing processes and to be able to make a selection and evluation of technologies
- to conceive and design simple products based on composite systems
- to be able to prepare a quality control procedure for those systems

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

The students are supposed to have knowledge of properties and processing methodologies related to polymeric materials, as well as backgroung on Solid Mechanics, particularly generalized Hooke's law

Program

Introduction
Base materials and semi-products
Processing technologies
Mechanical behaviour and predictions
Classical laminate theory
Rupture criteria and structural design
Conceptual design
Quality Control
Ceramic and metallic matrix composite systems
Functional graded composite systems

Mandatory literature

J. A. Quinn; Composites : design manual , 2007
Caroline Baillie; Green composites : polymer composites and the environment
Kelly Anthony; Comprehensive composite materials. ISBN: ISBN: 0-08-042993-9
ed. Stephen W. Tsai; Strength & life of composites. ISBN: 978-0-9819143-0-5
Marcelo F. S. F. de Moura, Alfredo B. de Morais, António G. de Magalhães; Materiais compósitos. ISBN: ISBN: 972-8953-00-3
Daniel Gay, Suong V. Hoa; Composite Materials: Design and Application. ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-4200-4519-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Blend between theoretical and practical classes with Project Based Learning

Software

ESACOMP

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Trabalho escrito	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	28,00
Estudo autónomo	50,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho de investigação	28,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Completion of project work

Calculation formula of final grade

0.7x NT+0.3xNE

NT - Mark of Project Work

NE - Mark of Exam

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students have the same pevaluation procedure as normal students

Classification improvement

Improvement of exam classification