19.12.2017

Cellular solids and composite materials

Characterization of cellular materials, cell shape and size, topology and relative density; Introduction to natural and artificial cellular materials; Mechanics of honeycombs, closed-cell and open-cell foamsCompression, energy absorption, tension, biaxial, fracture and fatigue behavior; thermal, electrical and acoustic properties of cellular solids; manufacturing of cellular materials; Structure and properties of selected cellular materials: metal, ceramic and polymer foams, wood etc. Optimization of cellular structures, differences between cellular materials and composites

Vortragende/r: 
R. Pippan

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