The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
  • 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies: Materials Technology​
SDGs in focus:
QUALITY EDUCATION
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Learning outcomes

Skill to model mathematically mechanical properties
of fiber reinforced materials and their density.
Understand the usefulness of these materials as light
weight structural materials for energy efficient
transportation and the benefit of their corrosion
resistance for sustainable industrial applications.

Course contents

Theory on rule of mixtures, Classic lamina theory,
ABD matrix and modelling of fiber reinforced material
stiffness.

Manufacturing of sample and their mechanical testing

Prerequisites and co-requisites

basic mathematics, statics, dynamics

Previous course names

structural composites

Recommended or required reading

lecture notes

Study activities

  • Lectures - 48 hours
  • Practical exercises - 48 hours
  • Small-group work - 12 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 12 hours
  • Individual studies - 15 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:
2 Examinations and laboratory report, every part
weights 1/3 of the grade, all parts must be
completed.

Teacher

Herrman Rene

Examiner

Herrmann Rene

Group size

No limit (47 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 E385 Kompositer Herrman Rene
2023-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 E385 Kompositer Herrman Rene
2023-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 E385 Kompositer Herrman Rene
2023-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 E383 Kompositer Herrman Rene
2023-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 E385 Kompositer Herrman Rene
2023-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 E383 Kompositer Herrman Rene
2023-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 E385 Composites Herrman Rene
2023-10-30 13:00 - 16:00 E385 Composites Herrman Rene
2023-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 F365 Composites Guest lecture University Borås Herrman Rene
2023-11-07 09:45 - 13:00 D399 Composites Guest lecture University Borås Guest lectures Pooria Khalilli Herrman Rene
2023-11-17 13:00 - 16:00 B225 Composites Bending tests Herrman Rene
2023-11-20 13:00 - 16:00 B225 Composites bending tests Herrman Rene
2023-11-27 13:00 - 16:00 E385 Composites Theory Exam Herrman Rene
2023-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 E385 Composites Calculation exam Herrman Rene
2023-12-18 13:00 - 16:00 E385 Composites Part C Material Report instructions Herrman Rene

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