Course description
The analysis and design procedures of composite material structures are considerably more complex than those of their metallic counterparts.
This is due to the anisotropic nature of typical laminated composite materials. To achieve safe and reliable structural systems, the composites designer/analyst needs to have a sound knowledge and firm grasp of the underlying principles of the structural response of composite materials. This course aims to provide the basic knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of composite materials utilised in the advanced engineering structures (aerospace, naval, automotive, etc.) in order to permit their efficient use in design applications.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is aimed at those who are interested in the application of composite materials for the development of efficient lightweight structural designs. The course would be suitable for new and experienced engineers and designers in the field of composites wishing to gain a sound knowledge base of the mechanics of composite materials and to gain hands-on experience of the analysis methods and procedures pertaining to actual composite structural elements.
- Military and Naval engineering staff
- Aircraft/Aerospace engineers
- Automotive/Racing car engineers
- Civil and Structural engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Research engineers
- Stressing and Design engineers
- Certification engineers
- Accident investigation staff
- Design and Technical management personnel.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
This course aims to:
- Enhance awareness of engineers and designers of the problem areas pertaining to composites and to promote good design practice
- Provide an understanding of the underlying principles and techniques associated with the stress analysis and strength predictions of composite material structures
- Provide a hands-on experience of the solution methods and procedures pertaining to the analysis of real structural problems
- Illustrate the influence of fibre orientation and stacking sequence in laminated construction in determining the optimal response to specified loading
- Introduce the basics of impact damage and crashworthiness in composites.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Introduction to Composite Materials
- Analysis of an Individual Ply
- Macro-mechanics of a Laminate
- Fatigue and Damage Tolerance of Composite Structures
- Repair of Composite Structures
- Failure Analysis of Composite Structures
- Impact of Composite Structures
- Crashworthiness of Composite Structures
- Structural Stability of Composite Structures
- Finite Element Modelling of Composite Structures
- Practical FEM - ABAQUS
Course delivery details
Course structure
This five day course includes lectures and hands on lab based computer sessions to support the design and optimisation of different composite structures, developed during the theoretical sessions and validated against available analytical solutions (ESDU datasheets). All delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of this course.
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