The course takes place in period

3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to teach mechanics of
adhesive joints and sandwich theory for light weight
structures

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:
1. Calculate normal and shear stresses in joints
2. Dimension scarf-joint angle
3. Plan preparation of an adhesive joint
4. Plan test of an adhesive joint in compression
and bending
5. Describe stress distribution in the joint as
function of joint thickness.
7. Glued sandwich beams, theory and bending
characteristics

Course contents

1. Calculate normal and shear stresses in joints
2. Dimension scarf-joint angle
3. Plan an adhesive joint
4. Plan the test of an adhesive joint in
compression and bending
5. Describe stress distribution in the joint as
function of joint thickness.
6. Sandwich theory, beam characteristics,
manufacturing methods and test

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Mathematics, Strength of Materials, Structural
Composites

Laboratory safety for engineers or Introduction
to University Studies (2017-18 or earlier)

Previous course names

PM-2-014 (0)

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes, Araldite user guide, sandwich handbook

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Practical exercises - 45 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 15 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours
  • Exam/Report - 5 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:

1 theory exams and data analysis (80%) and
project/report (20%)

Teacher

Herrman Rene

Examiner

Herrmann Rene

Group size

No limit (21 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2022-12-26 to 2023-01-22

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-01-10 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-01-12 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-01-17 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-01-19 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-01-24 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-01-26 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-02 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-07 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-09 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-14 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-16 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-21 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-23 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-02-28 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-02 09:15 - 12:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-06 16:15 - 19:00 B225.1 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-07 08:45 - 12:45 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-07 16:15 - 19:00 B225.1 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-08 16:15 - 19:00 B225.1 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-09 08:45 - 12:45 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-09 16:15 - 19:00 B225.1 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-10 16:15 - 19:00 B225.1 Advanced Hybrid Composites Herrman Rene
2023-03-14 08:15 - 13:00 D399 Advanced Hybrid Composites Theory Exam Herrman Rene

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