Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Doghri Issam;
Language
English
Main themes
Composite materials, especially fiber-reinforced ones, are increasingly used in numerous industrial sectors (e.g., aerospace, automotive, sporting equipment) where the technological advances require combined properties that no classical homogeneous material has. The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the methods of analysis and computation which enable the design of structures or products made of composite materials. This is why the course will develop micro-mechanically based approaches, anisotropic elasticity, the theory of laminates, etc.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
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Content
Chap. 1 Composite materials: types, properties, applications, fibers, matrices, forming processes.
Chap. 2 Micro-mechanics approaches (homogenization theories).
Chap. 3 Anisotropic elasticity.
Chap. 4 Behavior of a single layer (micro- and macro-mechanics).
Chap. 5 Classical laminate theory: constitutive equations, strength criteria, simple computation methods, inter-laminar stresses and edge effects.
Chap. 6 Bending, vibration and buckling of anisotropic laminated plates. Basic equations and energy methods (finite elements).
Chap. 7 Hygro-thermo-elasticity.
Chap. 8 Experimental methods for material properties measurement.
Chap. 2 Micro-mechanics approaches (homogenization theories).
Chap. 3 Anisotropic elasticity.
Chap. 4 Behavior of a single layer (micro- and macro-mechanics).
Chap. 5 Classical laminate theory: constitutive equations, strength criteria, simple computation methods, inter-laminar stresses and edge effects.
Chap. 6 Bending, vibration and buckling of anisotropic laminated plates. Basic equations and energy methods (finite elements).
Chap. 7 Hygro-thermo-elasticity.
Chap. 8 Experimental methods for material properties measurement.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Mini-project 1 : solving a simple problem with analytical methods.Mini-project 2 : design of composite materials or structures using commercial software.
Mini-project 3 : read and comment a scientific article.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Examination written or oral. Final grade: 50% examination and 50% mini-projects.
Online resources
Faculty or entity
MECA
