Fw: Short Courses in Ceramics and Numerical Modelling

> Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites
> 14 - 18 May 2007,
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> Guildford, Surrey, UK
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> Course Content
> This course will provide a detailed consideration of the processing and
> mechanical properties of engineering ceramics and ceramic matrix
> composites.
> The functional properties of ceramics will be introduced, as will topics
> such as
> wear, thermomechanical behaviour, design and fractography. In these
> topics, both ceramics and ceramic matrix composites will be considered,
> where appropriate. Additionally, there will be lectures on individual
> groups of materials. The lecture content will be reinforced and
> enhanced through tutorial/exercise class sessions.
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> Who should attend?
> The course is designed for scientists and engineers seeking an
> understanding of engineering ceramics and ceramic matrix composites. It
> will be suitable for graduates with no or limited ceramic experience
> wishing to widen the scope of their knowledge. There are no formal
> prerequisites but some basic knowledge of materials science will be
> assumed.
>
> Commencing at 09:30 am on Monday 14th May 2007, the course will finish
> by 15:00 on Friday 18th May.
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> Numerical Modelling in Materials Engineering
> 11 - 15 June 2007
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> Guildford, Surrey, UK
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> Aims
> To explain the underlying principles of finite element analysis. To
> introduce models for the constitutive behaviour of materials under
> different conditions. To demonstrate the application of finite element
> analysis in modelling the processing of materials and the behaviour of
> structural elements/components under a range of loading situations. All
> the main classes of engineering materials will be considered.
>
> Learning Outcomes
> Students will understand the application of numerical analysis
> techniques, in particular finite element analysis, in a range of
> engineering applications and be aware of the attractions and limitations
> of such techniques. They will also have a knowledge of the different
> constitutive relations appropriate for describing the behaviour of
> different classes of materials under a range of conditions.
>
> Content
> The application of numerical analysis techniques in materials
> engineering. Principles of finite element analysis. Appropriate
> constitutive relations for describing material deformation and failure
> behaviour under a wide range of conditions. Applications in modelling
> materials processing. Applications in modelling deformation and failure
> of structural elements under load. Case studies involving metal,
> ceramic, polymer and polymer composite materials will be used to
> illustrate different analysis techniques and the different constitutive
> behaviours of the materials under consideration. Examples from
> processing technologies will include metal forming, sintering of
> ceramics, flow in polymers, fabric drape in composites. Examples from
> structural analysis will include creep/fatigue interactions in high
> temperature metallic components, impact problems, adhesive joints and
> polymer composite engine components. Practical classes will provide
> delegates the opportunity to carry out finite element analyses of
> varying degrees of sophistication (elastic analysis, elasto-plastic
> analyses, creep analysis).
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> Both of these courses are part of the Advanced Materials Programme: a
> range of short courses which may be taken individually or from which 7
> courses may be selected and linked together with assessments and a
> project to form a modular, part-time MSc Degree Programme.
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>
> Contact: Rebecca Varcoe
> School of Engineering (D3) University of Surrey Guildford GU2
> 7XH UK
> Telephone: +44 (0)1483 689612 Fax: +44 (0)1483 686671
> email: r.varcoe@surrey.ac.uk
> www.surrey.ac.uk/eng/pg/mse
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Received on Wed Jan 24 10:39:30 2007