3 ECTS credits
80 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016379ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link : MECA-H406. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
This course is dedicated to the basics of composite material structures : unidirectional composites, orthotropic lamina, coordinates transform, failure criteria (Tsai-Hill), laminated composites plates, stacking sequence and coupling, determination of stress and strains in laminates, thermal stresses.
Slides available on : http://scmero.ulb.ac.be (Teaching)
References, bibliography and recommended reading : Analysis and performance of fiber composites, B. Agarwal et L. Broutman, Wiley 1980
Prerequisites : Materials resistance, structural engineering
Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy.
Can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper.
Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
Can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Method of assessment : written exam of theory
Distribution of the different learning activities in the grading system : 100% of the exam.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics and Aerospace (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Vehicle Technology and Transport (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Mechatronics-Construction (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Aeronautics
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Robotics and Mechanical Construction
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Sustainable Transport and Automotive Engineering