MEK9540 – Composite Materials and Structures

Course content

Applications and production methods for composite materials. Analysis of fibre composites, material properties for composites with continuous, unidirectional fibres and with short fibres. Constitutive relationships for orthotropic materials. Laminate theory. Analysis of orthotropic plates and sandwich beams and plates.

Learning outcome

The aim of the course is to give a thorough treatment of the classification and properties of composite materials, of the different ways composites can be laid up and how they can be analysed, with emphasis on physical understanding. The course provides the necessary knowledge and experience to enable the student to perform independent analyses. The use of composite materials is increasing in many fields e.g. in transportation (sea, land, air, space), the oil industry, civil engineering construction, sports equipment, biomechanics and medicine.

Admission

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with MEK4540 – Composite Materials and Structures (discontinued)

6 credits with ME 354.

* The information about overlaps is not complete. Contact the department for more information if necessary.

Teaching

4 hours of lectures per week.