COMPOSITE MATERIALS
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COMPOSITE MATERIALS
THEORY
By the end of the sub-module unit the trainee should be able to:
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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:
- explain the strength properties of composite materials
- calculate stresses in composite materials
- 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
By the end of the sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
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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
