The students know and discuss

• the basics of materials science of composite materials.
• the manufacturing processes of components made of composite materials.
• current developments for series products.

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Composites:

• Structure of composite materials
• Fiber materials
• Matrix materials
• Properties of composite materials (static, dynamic, temperature-dependent, humidity-dependent)
• Corrosion
• Application of composite materials

• Manufacture of semi-finished products
• Preform process
• Processing
• Machining and surface treatment
• Joining process

M. Neitzel, P. Mitschang (Hrsg.): Handbuch Verbundwerkstoffe: Werkstoffe, Verarbeitung, Anwendung. Hanser (2014)
G. W. Ehrenstein: Faserverbund-Kunststoffe: Werkstoffe, Verarbeitung, Eigenschaften , Hanser Fachbuchverlag (2006)
Ch. Hopmann , W. Michaeli. Einführung in die Kunststoffverarbeitung, Hanser (2017)
Journals:
Advanced Composite Materials
Advanced Functional Materials
Applied Composite Materials
Composite Materials Series
Progress in Material Science
Einführung in die Kunststoffverarbeitung; Michaeli
Advanced Materials & Processes Archive

Lecture, discussion, exercises and case studies

integrated module examination
immanent assessment type: participation & written final examination