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| Module Availability |
| Spring Semester |
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Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)
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Coursework – One assignment
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100
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Qualifying Condition(s)
An overall mark of 50% is required to pass the module.
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| Module Overview |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Introduction to Composite Materials (Co-ordinator: Dr S L Ogin). Runs as a one week intensive module 16-20 November 2009. This will form part of the Advanced Composite module, with supplementary lectures being delivered in the Spring Semester |
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| Module Aims |
- To develop an understanding of the mechanical behaviour of advanced composite materials (in particular those with polymer matrices and fibrous reinforcement).
- To appreciate the potential of advanced composites vis-à-vis traditional construction materials.
- To highlight the principal civil structural applications in which advanced composites have been introduced to date.
- To become aware of system and life-cycle issues in structures with advanced composites.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- understand and be able to contribute to the material selection process in construction projects.
- design basic structural components (e.g. bars, beams, columns, plates, simple joints) made from advanced composites for quasi-static loading and to have an appreciation of dynamic and long-term effects (creep, fatigue, environmental degradation) and how they may be included within the design.
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| Module Content |
Mechanics and Modelling
Mechanics of composite materials (overview)
Mechanics of laminated beam and plate structures
Failure modes and criteria
Joining – bonded and bolted connections
Introduction to FEA of laminated structures
Rehabilitation of civil engineering structures
Principles and best practice for reinforced concrete structures
Principles and best practice for metallic structures
New construction
Material systems and manufacturing processes
Design process: concepts, limit states and procedures
Development of a design specification for FRPs in construction
Durability and Structural Health Monitoring
Durability aspects in construction
Damage detection and monitoring
Case studies, Demonstration and Laboratory Sessions |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
20 hrs lectures, 5 hrs tutorial/question classes, 5 hrs practical/laboratory work, 60 hrs assignment work and 60 hrs independent learning.
Total student learning time 150 hours.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Recommended background reading
Hull D and Clyne TW, An introduction to Composite Materials, 2nd ed, Cambridge University Press, 1996. (ISBN 05213 81908)
Matthews FL and
Rawlings RD
, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, Woodhead, 1999.
, , Woodhead, 1999.
Hollaway LC and Head PR, Advanced Polymer Composites and Polymers in the Civil Infrastructure, Elsevier, 2001. (ISBN 00804 36617)
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| Last Updated |
17 March 2009 |
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