Lesson 2.- Light alloys: Aluminium alloys. Magensium and Berilium alloys |
Aluminium alloys: Processing and heat treatments. Classification. Main aluminium alloys for aerospace applications. Magnesium alloys for aerospace applications. Berilium alloy.Main aerospace applications |
Lesson 4.- Titanium Alloys |
Introduction to titanium alloys: physical metallurgy and processsing. Properties of titanium alloys.Aerospace applications. Titanium sponge.
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Lesson 6.- Polymer Matrix Composites |
General characteristics. Fibers and Matrix: carbon fibers. Ceramic Fibers (glass, Boron). Organic fibers (aramide, polyethilene), Metallic fibers. Resins (epoxi, poyester, fenolic). Prepregs. Sandwich cores. Thermoplastic matrix. Fibre Metal Laminate (FML) Manufacturing processes. Structural adhesives. |
Lesson 8.- Materials Selection |
Introduction to the material selection process. Ashby method (CES Edupack). Material selection maps.
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