Tecnologia de Materiais Compósitos

Objectives

The student should be able to understand the manufacturing processes and applications of composite materials. The student must acquire knowledge of composite recycling.

Syllabus

Pulverotechnology. Production methods of Ceramic Matrix composites (Cold press and sintering, Hot Press, Reaction bonding, Chemical vapor impregnation, Liquid-phase sintering) and Metal Matrix composites [Liquid state processes (casting, liquid infiltration), Solid state processes (Diffusion bonding, deformation processing (swaging, extrusion, drawing or rolling) and In situ processes (unidirectional solidification)]. Polymer Matrix Composites Production Methods (Pultrusion; Filament winding; Resin transfer molding (RTM); Hand lay up; Prepregs; etc). Laminate composites. Sandwich-shaped panels. Industrial applications. Degradation, repair and recycling of composites.

Prerequisites

NA.

Cross Competence Component

- Critical and innovative thinking (creativity, strategic thinking, problem solving, decision making) - Interpersonal skills (oral presentations, teamwork, organizational and communication skills) - Intrapersonal Skills (self-discipline, enthusiasm, perseverance, self motivation, use of computer tools, multimedia and presentation) - Information and media literacy (ability to locate and access information as well as analyze and evaluate its content) The acquisition of these sikls will be considered when grading the Bibliographic review report and the oral discussion, accounting for 10% of the final grade.

Laboratorial Component

Production of composite materials.

Programming And Computing Component

NA.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.