Fibre Reinforced Composites Manufacturing
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3054 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MMME3054
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
An introductory module on the design, manufacture and performance of fibre-reinforced composite materials. Constituent materials including fibres, resins and additives are described. Processing techniques and the relationships between manufacturing process and design are highlighted. Design methodologies and computer-aided engineering techniques are demonstrated for component design. Case studies from a variety of industries including automotive and aerospace are presented.
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
MSc taught postgraduate students, and 3rd/4th year undergraduates in the Department of M3.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: LO1, LO2, LO3
- 50% Exam 1 (2-hour): LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to fibre reinforced composite, focussing particularly on the manufacturing aspect and how this is influence by the component design and required performance. Constituent materials including fibres, resins and additives are described. Processing techniques and the relationships between process and design are highlighted. Design methodologies and computer-aided engineering techniques are demonstrated for component design. Case studies from a variety of industries including automotive and aerospace are presented.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 – Comprehend the fundamental concepts of fibre reinforced composite materials. (AHEP 1)
LO2 – Understand and appreciate the principles of designing with composite materials. (AHEP 2)
LO3 – Calculate/compute the response and predict the failure of composite structures to loads. (AHEP 3)
LO4 – Select an appropriate manufacturing method for a composite application, considering the production volume, cost and performance requirements. (AHEP 13)
LO5 – Understand the significance of the embodied energy and CO2 consumption during material creation, composites manufacturing and the ‘in-service’ phase, in order to make informed decisions about the sustainability of composites (AHEP 7)