Application deadline

Type of course

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits Mathematics/statistics topics

Prerequisites

STE6236 Elasticity Theory

Application code: 9371

Course content

• Unidirectional fiber composites (UFC).
• Effects of changes in temperature and moisture content.
• Laminated plates made from layers of UFCs.
• Failure criteria for laminated plates.

Recommended prerequisites

Objectives of the course

On completion of the course the successful student is expected to have the following:

Knowledge. The classical theoretical development of models and practical solutions for plates fabricated of thin layers of anisotropic elastic materials.

Skills. Experience with computations and simple analysis of elastic properties of laminate plates.

General competence. Basic knowledge of the terminology used in classical applications of laminate plates.

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Assessment

Evaluation: Written exam. Three hours. The candidates are not allowed to bring anything else than writing tools to the written exam.

Grading will be done by using A-F grading scale, F is Fail. A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Agarwal, Bhagwan D., Lawrence J. Broutman, and K. Chandrashekhara. Analysis and performance of fiber composites. John Wiley & Sons, 2006.

Additional literature

Ashton, Whitney. Theory of laminated plates, Technomic, 1970.