Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

4

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to study mechanical characteristics of biocomposites and compare these to traditional composite materials, autocalve lamination is part of the course.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to laminate with vacuum and i autoclave natural fibers and biological resins to a biocomposite material as well as analyze their strength experimentally.

Course contents

Bio composites
1. Bio resins example http://www.amroy.fi/pdf/Amroy%20Epobiox%20presentation.pdf External link and their properties, material testing (6h + home work(3h))
2. Natural fibers and their properties, testing and data analysis. (3h + home work(6h))
3. Lamination of natural fibers with bio epoxy in vacuum and in autoclave. Sisal, hemp and sea grass.(12h + home work(6h))
4. Laminate analysis (Testometric tensile tests) (6h + home work(3h))
5. Study of interface layers in composite material using optical microscope and SEM. (12h + home work(6h))
6. Thermal properties of bio composites (6h + home work(3h))
7. Calculation exercises for strength of materials using bio composites and dimensioning of products to be laminated. Project work, graded 61h

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Composite Technology Laboratory

Previous course names

non

Study activities

  • Exercise based learning - 144 hours
  • Project work and productions - 122 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 266 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 122 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 144 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Reports and productions

Assessment requirements

Lamination
Testing
Project

Teacher

Herrman Rene

Examiner

Herrmann Rene

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Assessment methods

2011-03-20 - Reports and productions

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