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Course Catalog 1999/2000


Materials and Manufacturing Eng

MPM019 Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites 6.0 ECTS credits

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 1.50ECTS
Written exam 4.50ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
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. Withers, Cambridge University Press 1993

REMARKS


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Valid for the academic year 1999/2000.

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