COMPOSITE MATERIALS

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COMPOSITE MATERIALS

THEORY

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Objectives
By the end of the sub-module unit the trainee should be able to:
  1. describe composite materials
  2. derive the compatibility equation
  3. solving the composite materials problems


Content

  • Description of composite materials
  • Derivation of compatibility equation

- equilibrium equation

- calculation of stresses in composite materials


PRACTICE

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

  • Calculation

-series sections

-integrating sections

-equilibrium

  • Determination

-varying sections and lengths

-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


TEMPERATURE STRESSES AND STRAINS

THEORY

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Objectives
By the end of the sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
  1. derive the temperature / stress equation
  2. apply the formula to solve problems
  3. determine the elements of the temperature stress equation


Content

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

PRACTICE

Specific Objectives

By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:

  • demonstrate the effect of temperature on stress/strain
  • determine the stresses developed by forces and temperature in a given

material

Competences

Ability to:

  • 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

-contraction

-expansion

  • Stress

-contraction -expansion

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