Engelska Studiehandboken kurser

Dept of Materials and Manufacturing Eng

MPM019 Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites 6.0 ECTS credits

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TIMEPERIOD: Q IV


LANGUAGE: English

EXAMINER
Richard Warren Prof


PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge in materials science

COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to give a deeper understanding of ceramic and metal matrix composites.

CONTENTS
Introduction and applications. Reinforcements, preparation, structure, properties, Weibull-type treatments. Micromechanics of ceramic matrix composites, residual stresses, high temperature behaviour, toughening mechanisms. Metal matrix composites, micromechanics, physical properties, high temperature stability, chemical compatibility, oxidation.

TEACHING
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory exercises including homework. Participation in laboratory exercises is obligatory.

EXAMINATION
Written examination at the end of the course.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS

Laboratory work                                             	1.5ECTS
Written exam                                                	4.5ECTS


COURSE LITTERATURE
Own printed course notes. Additional recommended literature (not compulsory): Ceramic Matrix Composites - R. Warren, Chapman & Hall 1991 Ceramic Matrix Composites - K.K. Chawla, Chapman & Hall 1993 An Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites - T.W. Clyne and P.J. Withens, Cambridge University Press 1993

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