PT8751 - POLYMER COMPOSITES (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University
PT8751 - POLYMER COMPOSITES (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University
PT8751 |
POLYMER COMPOSITES |
LPTC |
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3003
OBJECTIVES:
• To enable the students to understand the basic materials in FRP system.
• To understand the raw materials for matrix resins and reinforcements.
• To acquire knowledge about various processing methods of composites
• To understand the post processing operations, various applications of composites
• To understand the various testing of FRP materials
• To understand the raw materials for matrix resins and reinforcements.
• To acquire knowledge about various processing methods of composites
• To understand the post processing operations, various applications of composites
• To understand the various testing of FRP materials
UNIT I |
REINFORCEMENTS FOR COMPOSITES |
9 |
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Composites- classifications - metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, Polymer Composites- general properties and applications- Reinforcements: Properties and applications of - various types of glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, boron fibers, natural fibers.
UNIT II |
GENERAL PURPOSE RESINS |
9 |
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Methods of manufacturing- properties, curing characteristics and applications of unsaturated polyesters - vinyl ester -phenol formaldehyde resin-urea formaldehyde resin-melamine formaldehyde resin.
UNIT III |
SPECIAL PURPOSE THERMOSETS |
9 |
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Methods of manufacturing, properties, curing characteristic and applications of epoxy resins, Polyimide, Thermoset polyurethanes and Cyanate esters resins.
UNIT IV |
PROCESSING OF COMPOSITES |
9 |
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Composites Processing techniques - Hand Lay-Up, Spray- Up, Bag Molding, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Filament Winding, Pultrusion, Prepregs, SMC, DMC.
UNIT V |
LAMINATES & TESTING OF COMPOSITES |
9 |
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Mechanics of composites-Fracture and damage mechanics - laminates –delamination - Measurement of physical and mechanical properties: density-fibre volume fraction-void content, test for tensile-compression- flexural in fiber direction –Non- Destructive Evaluation Methods for Composites – Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Methods, X-Ray Imaging.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: Upon completing this course, the students
• Will familiarize about the resins used in FRP system
• Will attain the knowledge of reinforcement mechanism
• Will able to understand the processing methods of composites
• Will attain the knowledge post processing operations of composites
• Will develop the knowledge in testing of composites
• Will attain the knowledge of reinforcement mechanism
• Will able to understand the processing methods of composites
• Will attain the knowledge post processing operations of composites
• Will develop the knowledge in testing of composites
TEXT BOOKS:
1. J.A.Brydson, "Plastics materials", Butterworth- Heinemann - Oxford, 6th Ed., 1995.
2. S.T.Peters, “Handbook of Composites”, Chapmun& hall, 2nd Edition 1998.
2. S.T.Peters, “Handbook of Composites”, Chapmun& hall, 2nd Edition 1998.
REFERENCES:
1. G Lubin, “Hand Book of Composites”, 2nd Ed, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1982.
2. F.L. Matthews and R.D. Rawlings, 'Composite materials: engineering and science', Chapman and Hall, 1994.
3. P.K. Mallick, 'Composites Engineering Handbook', Marcel Dekker Inc.NY., 1997.
4. D. Hull and T. W. Clyne, "An introduction to Composite Materials 2nd Ed", Cambridge, 1996
2. F.L. Matthews and R.D. Rawlings, 'Composite materials: engineering and science', Chapman and Hall, 1994.
3. P.K. Mallick, 'Composites Engineering Handbook', Marcel Dekker Inc.NY., 1997.
4. D. Hull and T. W. Clyne, "An introduction to Composite Materials 2nd Ed", Cambridge, 1996
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