Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2013-04-17
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The objective of the course is to introduce the students to the materials used in light constructions, e.g. light metals and composites. Focus will be on polymer matrix composites, but also the light metals Ti, Al, and Mg and other types of composites will be discussed.
Manufacturing methods, heat treatments, properties, and environmental aspects will be discussed in the course. Special focus will be on dimensioning methods for composites, especially laminate theory.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
be able to analyze cons and pros of a material selection with respect to properties, manufacturing methods, and environmental considerations.
Light alloys: aluminum, titanium, magnesium. Types of alloys, manufacturing, heat treatment, properties, use, recycling.
Composites: Types, fibers, matrixes, manufacturing, dimensioning, laminate theory, properties, use, environmental aspects.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written exam. Written report on composite dimensioning and laborations.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: MMT175
Course coordinator: Tekn. dr. Per Hansson, per.hansson@mek.lth.se
Course coordinator: Universitetslektor Srinivasan Iyengar, srinivasan.iyengar@material.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.material.lth.se