Graduate Certificate in Advanced Engineered Wood Composites
Educational Objectives:
- Students will acquire knowledge and will demonstrate
comprehension on processing and manufacturing of wood-polymer and
fiber-reinforced hybrid composites.
- Students will conduct and analyze material property
characterization of wood-polymer and fiber-reinforced hybrid composites.
- Students will develop skills in assessing technology
and systematizing application of the interdisciplinary graduate training to
product development of low-cost, high-performance wood-polymer and
fiber-reinforced hybrid composites.
Core Courses:
CIE 543 Introduction to Composite Materials in Civil
Engineering 3 credits
CIE 644 Advanced Composite Materials in Civil Engineering 3 credits
WSC 531 Advanced Mechanics of Wood and Wood Composites 3 credits
WSC 540 Adhesion and Adhesives Technology. 4 credits
WSC 550 Wood-Polymer Hybrid Composite Processing 3 credits
Total Credits: 16
Course Descriptions:
CIE 543 Introduction to Composite Materials Engineering in
Civil Engineering
An introduction to the mechanics of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite
materials in civil engineering with a view to structural design. Understanding
of material properties, fabrication processes fundamental mechanics,
experimental procedures and methods of analysis and design. Prerequisites:
Senior or graduate standing in Engineering or Wood Science and Technology (MEE
251 or equivalent and CIE 340 or equivalent). The student should have at least
one course each in mechanics, calculus/linear algebra, and computer programming.
Lec 2. Lab 1. Cr 3.
CIE 644 Advanced Composite Materials in Civil Engineering
Advanced course on material science and mechanics of composite materials. Fiber
reinforced composites in civil-infrastructure; Environmental effects; Failure
Criteria -Strength Design and Temperature Effects; Characterization of
structural materials; Property testing of composites; Structural element
characterization; Lamina and laminate characterization; Repair and retrofit;
Structural Profiles; Engineered Interfaces in Fiber Reinforced Composites.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Engineering or Wood Science and Technology
or permission (CIE 543 or equivalent). Lec 3. Cr 3.
WSC 531 Mechanics of Wood and Wood Composites
Application of orthotropic and nonlinear constitutive relations, laminate
theory, and failure criterion on the prediction of mechanical properties of
solid wood, wood fibers, laminated, and other wood composite materials.
Prerequisite(s): Permission or WSC 425 or equivalent.Credits: 3
WSC 540 Adhesion and Adhesives Technology
Fundamentals of adhesion and adhesives including surface science, chemistry and
properties of adhesives, adhesive bond evaluation and applications in composite
materials. (This course is identical to WSC 440.) Lec 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite(s):
Permission or Senior Standing. (Students registered for WSC 540 will not be
eligible to register for WSC 440.) Credits: 4
WSC 550 Wood-Polymer Hybrid Composites
Fundamentals of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, manufacturing and
performance characteristics. Addresses issues of combining wood with FRP's such
as interfacial properties and durability of the resulting wood-polymer hybrid
composite materials. Lec 3. Prerequisite(s): Permission or WSC 430. Credits: 3
Proposed Course Sequence
Spring 02:
WSC 550 - Wood-Polymer Hybrid Composite Processing
Fall 02:
WSC 531 - Advanced Mechanics of Wood and Wood Composites
CIE 543 - Introduction to Composites Engineering
Spring 03:
WSC 540 - Adhesion and Adhesives Technology
CIE 644 - Advanced Composites Engineering
Fall 03:
CIE 543 - Introduction to Composites Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. When and how classes are scheduled?
Classes are scheduled (date, time and Campus room) in
consultation with the Departments. Classes are listed in the schedule
published by the University at
http://www.records.ume.maine.edu/
Typically a three credit-hour course can be scheduled
either on Mon-Wed-Fri (50 minutes per session) or Tue-Thur (75 minutes per
session). However, there is flexibility to re-schedule graduate courses
depending on student needs. Most courses are taught in the morning or early
afternoon, however evening courses can also be scheduled based on student
demand.
2. Can courses be taught through Distance Learning?
If there is enough demand to teach a course through
distance learning, then we can accommodate this. However, students will need
to come to Campus every two or three weeks for scheduled lab sessions,
depending on the course syllabus.
UMaine Continuing and Distance Education offers courses
through several technologies: Compressed Video, Interactive Television (ITV),
and asynchronous Web-based. Arrangements need to be made at least one Semester
in advance. A description of these distance course technologies is available
at
http://www.ume.maine.edu/ced/bus/noplay/disttech.html
3. What is the cost per course?
The cost of each course can be computed based on the
UMaine cost per graduate credit-hour times the number of credit-hours. Courses
with labs have also fees for materials and supplies (typically $50 to $100).
Current cost per credit-hour is: Residents: $210.00; Non-Residents: $599.00;
and New England Regional Student Program: 50% above Maine resident rate. For
other Graduate School fees check
http://www.umaine.edu/graduate/GradTuitionFees.htm
4. Can I apply AEWC Certificate courses toward a Graduate
Degree?
In general, AEWC Certificate courses can be applied to
other Graduate Degrees (MS or PhD). Note that Graduate Degrees are governed by
the granting Department regulations. Therefore, is necessary to discuss this
with a faculty advisor from the Degree granting Department.
For Additional Information about the AEWC Certificate Program, contact:
Douglas Gardner, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Forest Management, College
of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture
Telephone: 581-2846
Email Doug_Gardner@apollo.umenfa.maine.edu
Roberto Lopez-Anido, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Professor, Department of Civil
& Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Telephone: 581-2119
Email:
RLA@umit.maine.edu
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