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Advanced Composites Analysis
Unit information: Advanced Composites Analysis in 2018/19
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Unit name |
Advanced Composites Analysis |
Unit code |
AENGM2200 |
Credit points |
10 |
Level of study |
M/7
|
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
Unit director |
Dr. Ivanov |
Open unit status |
Not open |
Pre-requisites |
AENGM31200 Structures & Materials 3
|
Co-requisites |
None
|
School/department |
Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit provides a Masters level unit on the structural analysis of aerospace composites
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the student will:
- be able to identify and understand the major issues for the analysis of composite plate and shell structures;
- be able to carry out conceptual design, initial sizing and preliminary FE modelling of basic structural components.
Teaching Information
Lectures and example classes and labs
Assessment Information
75% - 2 hour examination in May/June, 3 questions to be answered out of 5 25% - computer laboratory exercise
Reading and References
- Cook, R.D., Finite Element Modelling for Stress Analysis, 1994, 1st ed., Wiley. ISBN: 0471107743
- Matthews, F. & Davies, G.A.O., Finite Element Modelling of Composite Materials & Structures. 2000, CRC Press. ISBN: 0849308461
- Vasiliev, V.V., Mechanics of Composite Structures. 1993. Taylor & Francis. ISBN: 1560320346
- Calladine, C., Theory of Shell Structures. 2010. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 0521238358
- Jones, R., Mechanics of Composite Materials. 2015, 2nd ed., Taylor & Francis. ISBN: 156032712x
- Hinton, M.J. & Soden, P.D., Failure Criteria in Fibre-Reinforced-Polymer Composites. 2004. Elsevier. ISBN: 008044475x
- LeMaitre, J., Handbook of Materials Behaviour Models. 2001. Academic Press. ISBN: 0124433413
- Soutis, C., Multi-Scale Modelling of Composite Material Systems: The Art of Predictive Damage Modelling. 2005. Woodhead Publishing. ISBN: 1855739364