Course content

Properties for fibers, polymer matrix and core materials. Thermo-mechanical behavior, micromechanical models, laminate theory, damage mechanics and failure criteria. Structures as beams, shell, sandwich plates and tubes. Finite element analysis. Manufacturing Methods: Manual and automated manufacturing methods such as hand layup, vacuum assisted resin transfer, injection, winding, compression molding and pultrusion. Processing and testing.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: To provide knowledge about polymer composite materials with regard to constitutive materials, design and processing.

Skills: Ability to comprehend theory from multiple sources, and be able to use this theory on practical applications.

General Competence: Be able to communicate and present obtained knowledge.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, problems and self study. Some use of computer aided analysis tools such as MatLab and Abaqus. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required. The course will only be given if at least five students sign up.

Compulsory assignments

• Lab.

Recommended previous knowledge

Material technology and continuum mechanics.

Required previous knowledge

All students taking this course must be enrolled in a ph.d program at NTNU or a different university.

Course materials

Will be specified at start of the course.

Credit reductions