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151-0548-00L 4 Credits MSC D-MAVT

Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Markus Zogg
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:36

Abstract

The course focuses on manufacturing of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) lightweight structures. It covers basic requirements, fiber & matrix materials, manufacturing process modelling & implementation, joining technologies, quality control & testing and economic & ecological aspects. The course combines lectures (2 h/week) with 7 hands-on lab exercises (3 h) and 5 written exercises (1 h).

Objective

to provide thorough know-how about manufacturing processes for advanced fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) lightweight structures

Content

- introduction - FRP lightweight structures including aircraft & automotive structures - materials: fibers, textiles & matrix systems - manufacturing processes: FRP processing basics and selected FRP processes like wet lamination, prepreg processing, RTM / VARI and processes for thermoplastic FRPs - joining of FRP components - quality control and testing - recycling & environmental aspects

Resources

Lecture Notes

lecture slides and exercises are available for download in a digital format via moodle:https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=27768

Literature

a literature list is included in the lecture slides

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Ruler, pocket calculator (without mass storage and communication capabilities) and print-out of lecture slides (no exercises) with handwritten notes
The final grade is based on a written examination of 120 minutes, which takes place as an end-of-semester examination. Additionally, students who participate in at least 6 out of 7 lab exercises (continuous performance assessment – learning tasks) may receive up to 0.25 bonus grade points added to their final grade.

Registration & Places

Max Places
32

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (GLC E 29.1)
2 h weekly
exercise Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
There will be also block lab exercises in two groups on Fridays 13:15–16:00 and Mondays 13:15–16:00 at PFA J 22 (ETH AIMM, Natural Composites Lab).
  • Fri 13:15-14:00 (GLC E 29.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mechanical Engineering Master
    • Core Courses (The Core Courses in the Master’s program Mechanical Engineering listed below are indicative and include courses designed by the Department at the Master's level. With the approval of the tutor, students may also select Master's-level courses offered by other departments at ETH. These courses will be marked as non-regular in the LAG, but their categorization as Core Courses is possible if included in the approved LAG.)