Manufacturing of biocomposite material, microscopy and analysis of biocomposites. Mechanical properties of biobased materials, anisotropy. Moisture adsorption and swelling of biobased materials.
SD2510 Experimental Methods for Biobased Materials 7.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student should be able to:
- manufacture biobased materials
- prepare specimens and use microscopy to characterize composite microstructure, and apply digital image analysis to quantify this structure
- prepare specimens for mechanical testing and carry out such testing, and analyze the results using appropriate theory
- prepare specimens for moisture experiments, and analyze the results using appropriate theory
- prepare concise literature surveys based on technical journal articles
- write technical reports in scientific style
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
SD2500 or SD2505 or “fördjupningsarbete” in lightweight structures or solid mechanics or similar.
Literature
Carlsson and Pipes, ”Experimental mechanics of composites”
Journal papers listed at start of the course.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB4 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB3 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Four approved lab reports.
Examiner
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Second cycle