Unit information: Materials and Structures in 2016/17

Unit name	Materials and Structures
Unit code	AENG31201
Credit points	10
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Pirrera
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This is a compulsory 10cp unit and an integral part of the 180 cp MRes programme in Advanced Composites. The topics covered will include fundamental concepts for composites, composite materials properties, laminate analysis, beam, truss and plate structures.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the unit the students will be able to:

• appreciate key material properties for composite materials and their drivers
• undertake basic stressing and structural analysis.

Teaching Information

Seminars

Assessment Information

50% Materials coursework (design/materials selection case study, with associated written report)

50% Structures written examination (3 hours in May/June)

Reading and References

As specified and updated by individual lecturers.