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151-0548-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT
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Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Paolo Ermanni
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:29

Abstract

The course covers polymer and fibres, textile technologies, process modelling, manufacturing technologies, quality control and testing, economic and ecological aspects. It combines lectures, tutorials and lab demonstrations to acquire a thorough knowledge and know-how in main aspects related to manufacturing technologies of composites.

Objective

To provide a thorough knowledge in manufacturing science and technology of advanced polymer composites.

Content

Lecture topics: Introduction Fibers and fiber forms Thermoset Composites: materials and processes Thermoset Composites: materials and processes Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave processing Liquid Composite Moulding (LCM) Economical and ecological aspects

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script and handouts are available in PDF-format on the CMASLab webpage.

Literature

Literature list is included in the script.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Open book: all documents are allowed (e.g. lecture materials, notes, summaries, books, dictionary); writing utensils, calculator, no computers and other communication devices.
The final grade is based on a written exam and optional learning tasks. The latter concern the understanding, discussion, and presentation of selected publications, related to the topics treated in the lecture. The exam takes place during the examination session.The learning tasks may contribute 0.25 grade points to the final grade, but only if it helps improving the final grade.The learning tasks include written assignments and presentations:• Students will be divided into 10 groups (max. 5 students per group). On fixed dates (5 in total), two groups will present and discuss one paper each. The first date is scheduled for March 16.• Written assignments: Each group will be given one week to read the paper carefully and address some relevant aspects and questions in written form (length 1.5-2 pages). We estimate the time required to be about 2-3 hours.• Presentation: Each group will also have to present two papers during the course of the semester (about 10' each).• The written assignments and the presentation will be graded separately (pass/fail). The bonus of 0.25 points is achieved if the group successfully carries out the two presentations and 4 out of 5 assignments. A malus is not foreseen.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
  • Thu 13:15-16:00 (HG D 3.2)
3 h weekly

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