ENG8803 Mechanics and Technology of Fibre Composites

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

This course provides students with an opportunity to develop a sound working knowledge of the use of fibre composite materials in structures.

SYNOPSIS

Components and structures manufactured from fibre composites are used increasingly in variety of industries. Composite materials have many desirable properties over conventional metallic materials including high corrosion resistance, high strength to weight ratio, and they can easily be optimized to suit any applied load. This course aims to provide students with knowledge of the governing principles of composites, characterization, performances and other technical aspects of practical importance for practicing engineers and scientists.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.

discuss and appraise the recent advances in composite materials, constituent materials of composites, and composite manufacturing processes (assignments);

2.

perform analyses of the mechanical properties of composite materials (assignments);

3.

perform analyses on orthotropic lamina and laminates (assignments);

4.

discuss failure mechanics and hygrothermal behaviour and evaluate the strength of composites and the fatigue life of composite materials (assignments);

5.

discuss and appraise experimental techniques used for composite property evaluation and damage inspections (assignments).

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Agrawal Bhagwan, D, Broutman, LJ & Chandrashekhara 2006, Analysis and performance of fiber composites, 3rd edn, John Wiley & Sons.

Barbero, EJ 1999, Introduction to composite materials design, Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia.

Hull, D & Clyne, TW 1996, An introduction to composite materials, 2nd edn, Cambridge Univeristy Press.

Schwartz, MM 1997, Composite materials. Vol. I, Properties, non-destructive testing and repair, Prentice Hall PTR, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Schwartz, MM 1997, Composite materials. Vol. II, Processing, fabrication and applications, Prentice Hall PTR, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. (ii) Students must participate in discussions posted on the USQStudy Desk.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances then a penalty of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late up to a maximum of ten working days at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade in a course a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no examination in this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not applicable.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students must have access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.