Composite structures and case study

Description

Objectifs

The student will be able to perform simple sizing of composite structures and to choice a couple manufacturing/material for a given case study.

The student will be able to:
-Choice a couple of fibers and matrix and their commercial products.
-Choice a type of composite architecture: laminates, sandwichs, 2D1/2,3D, 4D.
-Determine the manufacturing method: hand layup, fiber placement, RTM, LRI, RFI.
-To be inspired by solutions of automotive, naval, wind energy or aerospace industry.
-To be inspired by past experience in aeronautic industry.
-Know and use laminate theory.
-Knows and use simple sizing of junctions.
-Know issues of impact and ageing.
-Know issues of failure and damage.
-Realize a case study: example wing box of an acrobatic aircraft
-Make a presentation of their sizing and their design.
-Work in a collaborative manner.

Pré-requis

Beam theory, continuum mechanics, materials behaviors.

Matrix Calculation

Évaluation

L’évaluation des acquis d’apprentissage est réalisée en continu tout le long du semestre. En fonction des enseignements, elle peut prendre différentes formes : examen écrit, oral, compte-rendu, rapport écrit, évaluation par les pairs…