Course contents *

Introduction to process modelling, matrix flow, cross-linking, viscosity, permeability, Darcy’s law, drapability, heat transfer modelling, numerical implementation, experimental verification and validation.

Intended learning outcomes *

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge required to describe and model the physical parameters governing manufacturing of fibre composites and experience of experimental design to verify developed models.

After finished course the participant should be able to:

• describe the physical phenomena and material properties which actively affect manufacturing of composite materials
• extract and use information from scientific literature
• describe the most important process parameters and manufacturing processes using basic physical laws and constitutive equations
• perform relevant simplifications of laws and equations in order to develop simplified models
• implement and develop models in suitable code (MATLAB or FEM) and perform simulations
• design experiments for model verification
• analyse experimental results and make conclusions on the validity and accuracy of the developed models
• use developed models for basic process optimisation

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites *

SD2410 or SD2414

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Åkermo, M., An introduction to Process Modelling in Composites Manufacturing, KTH, 2006.

Material handed out at lectures.

Grading scale *

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination *

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 4.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade *

Assignment (LAB; 4 university credits) and
written exam (TEN; 2 university credits)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Malin Åkermo

Course web

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Offered by

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Main field of study *

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Education cycle *

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Ethical approach *

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.