Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2024-25
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof. MPF Sutcliffe and Prof. AE Markaki
Lab leader
Prof. AE Markaki
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Prof. AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in via moodle, preliminary report by 4 pm 3 Dec, final report by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 13/07/2024 01:24
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2023-24
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof. MPF Sutcliffe and Prof. AE Markaki
Lab leader
Prof. AE Markaki
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Prof. AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in via moodle, preliminary report by 4pm 28 Nov, final report by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 24/11/2023 16:45
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2022-23
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof. MPF Sutcliffe and Prof. AE Markaki
Lab leader
Prof. AE Markaki
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Prof. AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in via moodle, preliminary report by 4pm 24 Nov, final report by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 09/10/2022 01:16
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2021-22
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof MPF Sutcliffe and Dr AE Markaki
Lab leader
Dr AE Markaki
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Dr AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in via moodle, preliminary report by 4pm 25 Nov, final report by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 21/05/2021 11:48
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2020-21
Module Leader
Lecturer
Lab leader
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Prof MPF Sutcliffe)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in via moodle, preliminary report by 4pm 25 Nov, final report by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 29/09/2020 22:54
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2019-20
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof MPF Sutcliffe and Dr AE Markaki
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Dr AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group C Courses for references for this module
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 24/05/2019 09:21
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturer
Dr AE Markaki, Prof MPF Sutcliffe
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Prof MPF Sutcliffe)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Dr AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. MPF Sutcliffe)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group C Courses for references for this module
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 02/06/2018 11:50
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C2: Designing with Composites, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturer
Lecturer
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 13 lectures + 1 examples class + 10 hours coursework. Assessment: 75% exam / 25% coursework
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a systematic approach to design with composites based on mechanical properties and to understand the practical considerations associated with design, manufacture and service requirements.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- be familiar with the range of composite systems in use.
- derive and use formulae to bound composite material properties.
- perform simple laminate analysis by hand, and more complex analysis with the help of appropriate software.
- be familiar with the use of carpet plots to choose laminates based on stiffness.
- understand the detailed mechanisms of lamina and laminate failure.
- use strength models of failure for lamina and laminates.
- describe design processes commonly used for composite structures.
- be familiar with the manufacturing routes for composites.
- use selection charts to select an appropriate manufacturing route.
- understand the practical requirements associated with joining, manufacture and service use.
Content
Introduction and processing (1L, Dr AE Markaki)
- Introduction
- Fabrication technology
Elastic deformation of laminates (5L, Dr AE Markaki)
- Elastic deformation of composites (stiffness bounds) and material property charts.
- On and off-axis elastic constants of laminates.
- Elastic deformation of laminates.
Designing against failure (4L, Prof. NA Fleck)
- Underlying mechanisms of yield and failure for laminate. Strength of a single ply.
- Failure of laminates. Strength models. Splitting and delamination. Composite toughness.
- Testing methods.
Practical Laminate Design (3L, Prof. NA Fleck)
- Laminate design methods. Carpet plots. Case studies.
- Composite Compressive Strength Modeller software.
Further notes
Examples papers
Examples Paper 1: Elastic deformation
Examples Paper 2: Strength
Examples Paper 3: Practical considerations
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
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Case Study: Establish design criteria for a simple structure (10 hours) Learning objective:
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Individual Report anonymously marked |
Coursework reports are to be handed in by 4 pm on Thu week 1 (Lent Term): [15/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group C Courses for references for this module
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
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Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4B21: Analogue Integrated Circuits, 2019-20
Module Leader
Lab Leader & Lecturer
Dr S Sambandan
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 16 lectures (including examples classes and case studies). Assessment: 100% exam
Prerequisites
3B1, 3B2, 3B5 assumed; 3B3, 3B6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Provide a firm foundation and problem-solving skills for students to design and analyze complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) analog circuits.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand the MOSFET: Device, DC Behavior and AC/Small Signal Behavior
- Learn and master techniques for DC and small signal analysis of MOSFET circuits
- Obtain an intuitive understanding of MOSFET voltage amplfiers and their small signal behaviour
- Understand the impact of high frequency operation on MOSFET circuits
- Understand the key parameters for the design of good biasing circuits
- Understand Noise in circuits, the techniques to analyze noise in circuits
- Understand the implication of feedback and its impact on stability, noise and performance.
- Design of OPAMPs
Content
The purpose of this module is to provide firm foundation and problem-solving skills for students to design and analyze complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) analog circuits. It will cover the major aspects of the design and fabrication of analogue integrated circuits and is intended to make graduates become more competitive to a large industrial segment looking for circuit designers.
4B21: Analogue Integrated Circuits
This course will cover the major aspects of the design and fabrication of analogue integrated circuits. Topics addressed will include:
1. Introduction to MOSFETs (1L)
- MOSFET Current voltage characteristics: Linear and saturation operation, channel length modulation
- Small Signal analysis techniques: transconductance, output impedance due to channel length modulation, small signal resistance, methods to identify impedance at a node, methods to calculate gain, small signal circuit of MOSFETs
- PMOS, NMOS, CMOS
- Scaling
2. MOSFET as a Switch (1L)
- Operation as a Switch
- Switch-capacitor circuits: Dynamics, Time constants, Parasitics - clock feedthrough and charge injection
- Charge sharing between capacitors
3. Single Stage MOS Voltage Amplifiers (4L)
- Voltage amplifiers: Single stage Topologies: Common source, common source with degeneration, common gate, common drain, cascode.
- CMOS technology and CMOS amplifiers
- Small Signal, Low frequency analysis of MOS Single Stage voltage amplifiers
- Small Signal, High frequency analysis of MOS Single Stage voltage amplifiers: Miller effect, transit frequency, dominant pole
4. MOS Differential amplifiers (2L)
- Concept and operation of Differential Amplifiers
- Analysis of MOS differential amplifiers: Differential gain, Common mode gain, CMRR
- Differential amplifiers with Active CMOS Loads: Differential gain, Common mode gain, CMRR
- Half circuit method
5. Biasing Circuits (1L)
- 2 MOSFET Current mirror
- Impact of channel length modulation
- Cascode current mirror
- Temperature Independent Biasing
6. Noise (1L)
- Noise in circuits: Charasterization of Noise, Noise spectrum
- Types of Noise: thermal noise, flicker noise, shot noise and their noise spectrum
- Noise in RC circuits.
- Noise in MOSFETs: Corner frequency, analysis of noise in MOS voltage amplifiers, calculations of output and input referred noise in MOS circuits, Signal to noise ratio.
7. Feedback (2L)
- Concept of Feedback
- Impact of Feedback on the performance of circuits
8. Operational Amplifiers (2L)
- OPAMP architectures
- Gain boosting
- PSRR, CMRR, Slew Rate
9. Nonlinear Analog Circuits (1L)
- Oscillators
11. Discussion of Example Problems (1L)
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group B Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
Last modified: 25/09/2019 11:56
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4B21: Analogue Integrated Circuits, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lab Leader
Dr S Sambandan
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 16 lectures (including examples classes and case studies). Assessment: 100% exam
Prerequisites
3B1, 3B2, 3B5 assumed; 3B3, 3B6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Provide a firm foundation and problem-solving skills for students to design and analyze complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) analog circuits.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand the MOSFET: Device, DC Behavior and AC/Small Signal Behavior
- Learn and master techniques for DC and small signal analysis of MOSFET circuits
- Obtain an intuitive understanding of MOSFET voltage amplfiers and their small signal behaviour
- Understand the impact of high frequency operation on MOSFET circuits
- Understand the key parameters for the design of good biasing circuits
- Understand Noise in circuits, the techniques to analyze noise in circuits
- Understand the implication of feedback and its impact on stability, noise and performance.
- Understand the impact of nonlinearity in circuits and the design of circuits that operate in the nonlinear domain
- Understand the fundamentals of the BJT, its small signal analysis and view the similarities and differences in MOS and BJT circuits
Content
The purpose of this module is to provide firm foundation and problem-solving skills for students to design and analyze complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) analog circuits. It will cover the major aspects of the design and fabrication of analogue integrated circuits and is intended to make graduates become more competitive to a large industrial segment looking for circuit designers, especially those skilled in analog and mixed signal circuit design.
4B21: Analogue Integrated Circuits
This course will cover the major aspects of the design and fabrication of analogue integrated circuits. Topics addressed will include:
1. Introduction to MOSFETs (1L)
- MOSFET Current voltage characteristics: Linear and saturation operation, channel length modulation
- Small Signal analysis techniques: transconductance, output impedance due to channel length modulation, small signal resistance, methods to identify impedance at a node, methods to calculate gain, small signal circuit of MOSFETs
- PMOS, NMOS, CMOS
- Scaling
2. MOSFET as a Switch (1L)
- Operation as a Switch
- Switch-capacitor circuits: Dynamics, Time constants, Parasitics - clock feedthrough and charge injection
- Charge sharing between capacitors
3. Single Stage MOS Voltage Amplifiers (4L)
- Voltage amplifiers: Single stage Topologies: Common source, common source with degeneration, common gate, common drain, cascode.
- CMOS technology and CMOS amplifiers
- Small Signal, Low frequency analysis of MOS Single Stage voltage amplifiers
- Small Signal, High frequency analysis of MOS Single Stage voltage amplifiers: Miller effect, transit frequency, dominant pole
4. MOS Differential amplifiers (2L)
- Concept and operation of Differential Amplifiers
- Analysis of MOS differential amplifiers: Differential gain, Common mode gain, CMRR
- Differential amplifiers with Active CMOS Loads: Differential gain, Common mode gain, CMRR
- Half circuit method
5. Biasing Circuits (1L)
- 2 MOSFET Current mirror
- Impact of channel length modulation
- Cascode current mirror
- Temperature Independent Biasing
6. Noise (1L)
- Noise in circuits: Charasterization of Noise, Noise spectrum
- Types of Noise: thermal noise, flicker noise, shot noise and their noise spectrum
- Noise in RC circuits.
- Noise in MOSFETs: Corner frequency, analysis of noise in MOS voltage amplifiers, calculations of output and input referred noise in MOS circuits, Signal to noise ratio.
7. Feedback (2L)
- Concept of Feedback
- Impact of Feedback on the performance of circuits
8. Operational Amplifiers (1L)
- OPAMP architectures
- Gain boosting
- PSRR, CMRR, Slew Rate
9. Nonlinear Analog Circuits (1L)
- Oscillators
- Phase Locked Loops
10. BJTs and BJT Circuits (1L)
- BJTs current voltage characteristics: Device operation, Active mode, saturation mode, cut-off mode, Base width modulation
- Small signal analysis of BJTs
- BJT based single stage voltage amplfiers: Common emitter, common collector, common base amplifiers
11. Discussion of Example Problems (1L)
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group B Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
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