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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN4511 — Composite Materials

code: ENGN4511
name: Composite Materials
unit value: 6
description: The course covers the description and properties of fibre and matrix materials in composites, the micromechanics and macromechanics governing composite materials, laminated composites and their behaviours under loads. It discusses analysis, design and applications of laminated and fibre-reinforced composites, micro- and macro-mechanical analysis of elastic constants, failure and environmental degradation, and design project. This course aims to gain advanced knowledge and analysing skills on the linear elastic analysis of fibre-reinforced composite materials. It includes concepts such as anisotropic material behaviour and the analysis of laminated composites.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN4511
course learning outcomes:
  1. Identify the properties of fibre and matrix materials used in commercial composites, as well as some common manufacturing techniques.
  2. Analyse and design elastic properties of both long and short fibre composites based on constituent properties
  3. Evaluate function and performance of composites using stress, strain and stiffness tensors and matrix algebra.
  4. Explain and understanding linear elasticity with emphasis on the difference between isotropic and anisotropic material behaviour.
  5. Analyse a laminated plate in bending, including finding laminate properties from lamina properties and find residual stresses from curing and moisture.
  6. Create and design engineering structures and projects associated with fibre-composites.
  7. Gain knowledge of issues in fracture of composites and environmental degradation of composites
assessment:
  1. Modelling and Manufacturing Laboratories (20%)
  2. Problem Set (20%)
  3. Design Exercise (20%)
  4. Exam (40%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Identify the properties of fibre and matrix materials used in commercial composites, as well as some common manufacturing techniques.
✓✓✓✓
  1. Analyse and design elastic properties of both long and short fibre composites based on constituent properties
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Evaluate function and performance of composites using stress, strain and stiffness tensors and matrix algebra.
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Explain and understanding linear elasticity with emphasis on the difference between isotropic and anisotropic material behaviour.
✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Analyse a laminated plate in bending, including finding laminate properties from lamina properties and find residual stresses from curing and moisture.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Create and design engineering structures and projects associated with fibre-composites.
✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Gain knowledge of issues in fracture of composites and environmental degradation of composites
✓✓✓✓✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1
 
1.2
 
1.3
 
1.4
1.5
1.6
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1
 
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2.3
 
2.4
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4Professional use and management of information.
3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services