Fiber composites I & II Lecture and exercise
Fiber composites I
The lecture series Fiber Composite Materials I is a lecture series of the five largest institutes at RWTH Aachen University working in the field of fiber composites. IKV and ika (Institute of Automotive Engineering), WZL (Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering), SLA (Institute of Structural Mechanics and Lightweight Design) and ITA (Institute of Textile Technology) impart detailed knowledge in the respective core competencies of the research institutes.
Contents of the lecture
The lecture Fiber Composites I deals with the actual material and the different properties due to the special composition and the special manufacturing processes.
This is followed by a further focus on the design and dimensioning of components made from fiber-reinforced composites. Using many current examples, the necessary tools for fiber composite-compatible component development are taught.
Exercise accompanying the lecture
In the exercises for the lecture series, the lecture content is deepened by means of practical laboratory exercises and calculation exercises. An important part of the exercises are also visits to the technical centers of the participating institutes. This gives students the opportunity to experience the materials and their processing in research practice. In addition, excursions to companies that work with fiber composites and apply the corresponding processing methods industrially are offered as part of the exercise.
© DF.FotografieImportant information at a glance
- Compulsory elective subject
e.g. in the degree courses
Master’s in Plastics and Textile Technology or
Master’s in Business Administration and Engineering specialising in Mechanical Engineering/Plastics Technology - Dates
only in the summer semester - Scope
4 SWS (V2 Ü2) - Credit Points
6 - Form of examination
Written exam - Lecturers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Hopmann /
Dr.-Ing. Kai Fischer
Fiber composites II
The Fiber Composites II lecture covers the various manufacturing processes for fiber composites and preforming in detail. This includes in particular the machine technology for manufacturing and for processing components in downstream processes. At the end of the lecture series, very different applications are presented in a separate block and it is explained in which areas and why the use of fiber composites is optimal here. The lecture series is rounded off with events on quality assurance, repair and recycling.
Exercise accompanying the lecture
In the exercises for the lecture series, the lecture content is deepened by means of practical laboratory exercises and calculation exercises. An important part of the exercises are also visits to the technical centers of the participating institutes. This gives students the opportunity to experience the materials and their processing in research practice. In addition, excursions to companies that work with fiber composites and apply the corresponding processing methods industrially are offered as part of the exercise. For example, IKV also actively supports the student initiative EcurieAix, which designs and manufactures parts of its racing cars at IKV.
© DF.FotografieImportant information at a glance
- Compulsory elective subject, e.g. in the degree programs
Master’s in Plastics and Textile Technology or
Master’s in Business Administration and Engineering specialising in Mechanical Engineering/Plastics Technology - Dates
Only in the winter semester - Scope
4 SWS (V2 Ü2) - Credit Points
6 - Form of examination
Written exam - Lecturers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Hopmann,
Dr.-Ing. Kai Fischer