SD2510 Experimental Methods for Biobased Materials 7.0 credits

Manufacturing of biocomposite material, microscopy and analysis of biocomposites. Mechanical properties of biobased materials, anisotropy. Moisture adsorption and swelling of biobased materials.

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

SD2500 or SD2505 or “fördjupningsarbete” in lightweight structures or solid mechanics or similar.

Carlsson and Pipes, ”Experimental mechanics of composites”

Journal papers listed at start of the course.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• 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.

Four approved lab reports.

Lars Berglund

• 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.

Packaging materials.