COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Content

 * Description of composite materials
 * Derivation of compatibility equation

-	equilibrium equation

-	calculation of stresses in composite materials

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) explain the strength properties of composite materials
 * 2) calculate stresses in composite materials
 * 3) determine the forces in composite materials

Content

 * Explanation of:

-varying materials -composite materials

-equilibrium

-series sections
 * Calculation

-integrating sections -equilibrium

-varying sections and lengths
 * Determination

-compound materials

Competences
Ability to:
 * Calculate stress in composite materials
 * Identify appropriate composite materials

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Laboratory
 * Field visits
 * Text books

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Practical exercises
 * Written CATS
 * Assignments

Content

 * Derivation of temperature stress equation
 * Application of the temperature stress equation in building components

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to: material
 * demonstrate the effect of temperature on stress/strain
 * determine the stresses developed by forces and temperature in a given

Competences
Ability to: -contraction
 * Derive temperature stress equation
 * Apply the effect temperature on strain/stress for materials
 * Determine the position and size of joints
 * Effects in temperature on temperature

-expansion

-contraction -expansion
 * Stress

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Class exercises
 * Demonstration

Suggested Learning resources

 * Laboratory
 * Text books and manuals

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Assignments
 * Analysis report
 * End of course assessments
 * CATS