Non-metallic Composites

Code

Course teacher

Associate teachers

Status of the course

Course objectives

- Awareness of the importance of non-metallic composite with programmed properties in contemporary society.
- Knowledge of the obtaining technology of such material.
- Independent preparation and evaluation of the properties of these materials.

Course enrolment requirements and entry competences required for the course

Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course (4 to 10 learning outcomes)

After passing the exam, the student will know about:
- The types of non-metallic composite materials
- Procedures for the preparation of non-metallic composite materials
- The composition, structure and properties of non-metallic composite materials
- The importance of non-metallic composites in modern society

Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus)

Week 1: Introductory lecture
Week 2: Composite non-metallic materials. Types and properties.
Week 3: Hydraulic mineral binders and composites.
Week 4: Mineral replacement supplements in obtaining of cement composites.
Week 5: Additives for cement composites with programmed properties.
Week 6: Concrete. Concrete based on cement binder.
Week 7: A fresh and hardened concrete.
Week 8: Assessment (first colloquium);
Week 9: Lightweight concretes.
Week 10: Ceramic and Bioceramic composites and materials.
Week 11: Selective inorganic membranes.
Week 12: Stacked metallic catalysts.
Week 13: Carbon composite materials. Other non-metallic composite materials.
Week 14: Final comments, discussion, conclusions. Assessment (second colloquium);
Laboratory exercises:
Exercise 1: Preparation of cement composites with replacement supplements.
Exercise 2 Determination of physico-chemical properties of cement composites.
Exercise 3 Determination of the heat of hydration of cement composites.
Exercise 4 Composite materials based on red mud.
Exercise 5 Analysis of non-metallic composites by using EDXRF technique.

Format of instruction:

Student responsibilities

Attendance at lectures in the 80% amount, and laboratory exercises in 100% of the total number of lessons.