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Study programmes 2009-2010Last update : 28/06/2010
CNAV0018-2  Manufacturing technology and composite materials
Duration :  40h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Advanced Master in Naval ArchitectPremier quadrimestre3
Holder(s) :  Luc Courard, Philippe Rigo
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  This lecture is given in English

Advantages of composite materials. Properties of polymeric matrix: polyester, epoxy, PUR. Description of properties of reinforcement: glass, carbon, Kevlar, bore, silicium. Comparison with other materials. Description of composites: isotropic, anisotropic, tubes and reservoirs, sandwich, boats. Models for composite materials. Simplified methods for calculation. Fabrication methods.


Types of welding (full penetration, butt, ...) in connection with domain of applications and the thickness to be considered, modern technologies of welding (automatic, semi automatic, laser, ....), modes of calculation, make industrial use (cost), ....
Course objective :  Understand and use design techniques and fabrication methods for composites and welding
Workshops :  Design, fabrication and control of composite materials

The exercices on the composites materials include some experimental labs
Written notes :  Documents are distributed by the professors
Assessment :  written examination and oralexamination
Contacts :  Welding: Ph. RIGO and J.P. JASPART

Composites: L. COURARD


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