Course detail

Composites and their Technologies I

FCH-BCO_KOMAcad. year: 2011/2012

Composites - introduction, composite applications, resin matrices, fibers, interphases. Composite mechanics. Micromechanics, mechanics of a lamina, laminate mechanics. Composite manufacturing technologies. Composite testing and standardization. Particulate filled plastics. Mechanics of particulate composites. Effects of particle-matrix adhesion.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Josef Jančář, CSc.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Principles of glass state and glass transition, rubber elasticity, crystallizations kinetics, supermolecular structure, viscoealsticity of solid polymers, mechanical response of polymer networks, swelling, morphology and properties of polymer blends

Prerequisites

polymer physics, Mechanics and fracture of materials

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

oral exam 30 minutes, project

Course curriculum

1. Introduction

2. Mechanics of fiber composites

3. Properties of laminae

4. Behavior of laminates

5. mechanics of particulate composites

6. Applications of particulate composites and polymer blends

7. Nanocomposites

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

This graduate course aims at providing students with introduction to the field of fiber reinforced composites from the materials chemistry perspective, focusing on syntheses of main thermoset resins, production technologies of the most frequent fibers and some basics of composite manufacturing. Second part comprises of an introduction to mechanism of stress transfer, lamina micromechanics and macromechanics of layered laminates. Based on the current state-of-the-art, structure-property relationships in particulate composites are discussed as well as basic governing principles of reinforcing mechanisms in nano-composites.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

J. Jančář, "Úvod do materiálového inženýrství kompozitů", skripta FCh VUT, 2003 (CS)

Recommended reading

F.C. Cambell, "Structural Composite Materials", ASM International, 2010 (EN)
G.W. Ehrenstein, "Polymerní kompozitní materiály", Scientia, 2009 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHM , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_CHM , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Josef Jančář, CSc.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Josef Jančář, CSc.