Course detail

Technology of polymer composites

FCH-MCO_TPKAcad. year: 2012/2013

First, the students are introduced into technology for polymer composites within the first lesson. Then, they choose an offered topic that can be found in another part “Osnova” and prepare presentation for 15 min. Finally, every student presents the chosen topic, answers all questions during a discussion with teacher and other students.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Composite fabrication and testing.

Prerequisites

Basic chemistry and physics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The rating is based on quality of presentation, answering the questions, and activity in discussion about other topics.

Course curriculum

Introduction of composites. Composite components; Reinforcements, inorganic (natural, synthetic), organic (natural, synthetic); Matrix, thermosetting resins, thermoplastics; Interlayer, adhesive bond, surface treatment and modification of reinforcements, qualities of interlayers, controlled interphase; Composite production. Open (one-sided) moulding, hand lay-up, spray lay-up; Close (two-way) moulding, volume moulding (BMC), continual moulding of thick-walled components (SMC), resin transfer moulding (RMT), injection moulding; Winding; Centrifugal casting; Pultrusion; Test methods, mechanical and thermal properties; Composite market.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students are introduced in basic production technologies of polymer composites, their properties and applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Participation at all presentations is obligatory for all students

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hull D., Clyne T. W.: An Introduction in Composite Materials. Cambridge University Press, New York 1996. (CS)

Recommended reading

Kelly A., Zweben C.: Comprehensive Composite Materials. Pergamon, Amsterdam 2000. (CS)
Bareš R. A.: Kompozitní materiály. Praha, SNTL 1988. (CS)
B.T.Astrom, Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, Chapman&Hall, London 1997 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHM Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_CHM Master's

    branch NKCO_CHM , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.