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ENGN4511 Composite Materials

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Engineering
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Engineering
Offered in First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course provides a broad overview of engineering composites with a specialisation towards fibre reinforced matrix materials. Emphasis is placed on composite constituents, interfaces, all aspects of composites manufacturing, processing and composite mechanics (geometric aspects, laminate theory, strength and fracture theory). Practical composites design, environmental aspects and specialised composites are also introduced, geared towards recent developments. Laboratory practice gives hand-on experience in laminate fabrication and knowledge of composite microstructures.

Indicative Assessment

Laboratories (20%); Quizzes (40%); Research Report (40%)

Areas of Interest Engineering
Requisite Statement

ENGN2214 or ENGN2217

Other Information

Course page http://eng.anu.edu.au/study/currentstudents/courses

Science Group C

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