The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Plastics technology 2007 (swedish) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (swedish) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2010 (swedish) - Design and manufacturing
- Plastics technology 2007 (international students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (international students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - General engineering
- Plastics technology 2010 - Design and manufacturing
Level/category
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