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Advanced Composite and Adaptive Material Systems
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:22
Abstract
Vermittlung der methodischen Grundlagen in weiten Bereichen der Hochleistungsverbundwerkstoffe und adaptiver Werkstoffsysteme. Parallel zur Darstellung der theoretischen Grundlagen erfolgt die Diskussion der Konzepte, Produktion, Struktur, Charakterisierung und Anwendung.
Objective
Vermittlung der methodischen Grundlagen in weiten Bereichen der Hochleistungsverbundwerkstoffe und adaptiver Werkstoffsysteme. Parallel zur Darstellung der theoretischen Grundlagen erfolgt die Diskussion der Konzepte, Produktion, Struktur, Charakterisierung und Anwendung.
Content
The course will comprise a balance of lectures, tutorials, problem solving and laboratory classes. In addition, case study site visits will be made for certain topics to illustrate the industrial application of particular technologies. There will be a discussion of a variety of process technologies, the thermal management of metal matrix composites, thermo-physical properties of MMCs, development of Al/diamond composites, fibre production, rheology, fibre classification, smart materials, types of sensors, types of actuators, ceramic fibre production, elements of closed loop adaptive systems, active fibre composites (AFC), electro active polymer systems (EAP). Emphasis is given on the underlying science of a particular process rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment. Manufacturing of active fibre composites (AFC) and actuators driven by electro active polymers (EAP) in laboratory classes will be performed. Case studies and examples drawn from structural and functional applications of advanced composite and adaptive material systems will be demonstrated.
Resources
Lecture Notes
will be distributed
Literature
Composite Materials: Engineering and Science by F. L. Matthews, R. D. Rawlings ISBN: 084930251X, Format: Paperback, 460pp, 1999, Publisher: CRC Press Adaptronics and smart structures : basics, materials, design, and applications by H. Janocha (ed.). Publisher Berlin ; New York: Springer, c1999. Smart structures : analysis and design by A.V. Srinivasan, D. Michael McFarland. Cambridge, U.K. ; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Advanced Composite and Adaptive Material Systems |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Advanced Composite and Adaptive Material Systems |
|
2 h weekly |