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Terminated in academic year 2022/2023

Composite materials

Type of study Follow-up Master
Language of instruction Czech
Code 635-3016/01
Abbreviation KM
Course title Composite materials
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator Ing. Miroslava Klárová, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Composites such a technical materials - definition, composition.
2. Composites classification, basic types and their characteristics.
3. Types of matrix and reinforcing phases, their interaction, geometric and physical structures.
4. Structural classification of composites.
5. The choice of materials, production problems.
6. Production of composites, fiber production and their adjustment.
7. Metal matrix composites.
8. Composites based on macromolecular materials - plastics, resins.
9. Ceramic matrix composites, ceramic coatings.
10. Glass matrix composites, special glass matrix composites.
11. Composites based on inorganic binders - mortars, concretes.
12. Cement composites - castables.
13. Foams.
14. Examples of the use of the composites - changes in construction, automobiles, and other.

Literature

[1] IMANAKA, Y. et al. Advanced Ceramic Technologies & Products. Tokyo: Springer, 2012. ISBN 978-4-431-53913-1, ISBN 978-4-431-54108-0 (eBook).

Advised literature

[1] CARTER, C. B., NORTON, M. G. Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering. 2nd ed. New York: Springer, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4614-3522-8.