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MASA2342 - Plastic Composites

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours HJELPEMIDD

Course content

Plastic polymers used in fiber reinforced composites. -Fiber types. -Laminates, combinations of matrices and reinforcement. - Manufacturing methods. Sandwich technology, alternative materials. Calculating and testing of material properties.

Learning outcome

The canditate has knowledge about fundamental material properties of plastic polymers and reinforcement materials and sandwich theory. Knowledge about design of plastic products due to manufacturing and strength. Knowledge about environmental impact of plastics and composite materials. Knowledge about simple digital tools used for design and dimensioning.

Skills: The candidate is able to search for valid rules for dimensioning and design. Can perform simple calculations and dimensioning of components. Can design composites and calculate mecanical properties.

General knowledge: The candidate can plan and perform dimensioning, design and manufacturing of simple plastic and composite parts. By use of standards and rules work out technical information and present the results in a technical report. Can choose reliable plastic and composite materials for different combinations of strength, function and environmental impact.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, project work and laboratory exercises

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

4 hour writing exam. Grade A-F, F means not passed. Help devices: Approved formulas and calculator. Re-sit exam: following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechanical Engineering (BIMASKIN)
Naval Architecture - Engineering (699SD)

Course materials

Compendium, information on www

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2023-12-14 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
G132 Gnisten/Fagskolen 7
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2024-06-05 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
G328A Gnisten/Fagskolen 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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