SD2510 Experimental Methods for Biobased Materials 7.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Manufacturing of biocomposite material, microscopy and analysis of biocomposites. Mechanical properties of biobased materials, anisotropy. Moisture adsorption and swelling of biobased materials.
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.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Carlsson and Pipes, ”Experimental mechanics of composites”
Journal papers listed at start of the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB3 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB4 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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
Four approved lab reports.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
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Add-on studies
Packaging materials.