Paolo Ermanni: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2017

Name Prof. Dr. Paolo Ermanni
FieldComposite Materials and Adaptive Structures
Address
Verbundwerkst. u. Adaptive Strukt.
ETH Zürich, LEE O 201
Leonhardstrasse 21
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 63 06
E-mailpermanni@ethz.ch
DepartmentMechanical and Process Engineering
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
151-0079-21LSeatCase - An Innovative Airline Seat
Prerequisite: Enrollment for 151-0079-20L SeatCase - An Innovative Airline Seat in HS16.
14 credits15AP. Ermanni
AbstractStudents develop and build a product from A-Z! They work in teams and independently, learn to structure problems, to identify solutions, system analysis and simulations, as well as presentation and documentation techniques. They build the product with access to a machine shop and state of the art engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, etc).
ObjectiveThe various objectives of the Focus Project are:
- Synthesizing and deepening the theoretical knowledge from the basic courses of the 1. - 4. semester
- Team organization, work in teams, increase of interpersonal skills
- Independence, initiative, independent learning of new topic contents
- Problem structuring, solution identification in indistinct problem definitions, searches of information
- System description and simulation
- Presentation methods, writing of a document
- Ability to make decisions, implementation skills
- Workshop and industrial contacts
- Learning and recess of special knowledge
- Control of most modern engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, CAD, CAE, PDM)
- Convert and experience technical solutions
151-0079-31LAirborne Wind Energy System
Prerequisite: Enrollment for 151-0079-30L Airborne Wind Energy System in HS16.
14 credits15AP. Ermanni
AbstractStudents develop and build a product from A-Z! They work in teams and independently, learn to structure problems, to identify solutions, system analysis and simulations, as well as presentation and documentation techniques. They build the product with access to a machine shop and state of the art engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, etc).
ObjectiveThe various objectives of the Focus Project are:
- Synthesizing and deepening the theoretical knowledge from the basic courses of the 1. - 4. semester
- Team organization, work in teams, increase of interpersonal skills
- Independence, initiative, independent learning of new topic contents
- Problem structuring, solution identification in indistinct problem definitions, searches of information
- System description and simulation
- Presentation methods, writing of a document
- Ability to make decisions, implementation skills
- Workshop and industrial contacts
- Learning and recess of special knowledge
- Control of most modern engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, CAD, CAE, PDM)
- Convert and experience technical solutions
151-0079-41LCFLF System: Free Form 3D Printing of Fibre Composite Structures
Prerequisite: Enrollment for 151-0079-40L CFLF System: Free Form 3D Printing of Fibre Composite Structures in HS16.
14 credits15AP. Ermanni
AbstractStudents develop and build a product from A-Z! They work in teams and independently, learn to structure problems, to identify solutions, system analysis and simulations, as well as presentation and documentation techniques. They build the product with access to a machine shop and state of the art engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, etc).
ObjectiveThe various objectives of the Focus Project are:
- Synthesizing and deepening the theoretical knowledge from the basic courses of the 1. - 4. semester
- Team organization, work in teams, increase of interpersonal skills
- Independence, initiative, independent learning of new topic contents
- Problem structuring, solution identification in indistinct problem definitions, searches of information
- System description and simulation
- Presentation methods, writing of a document
- Ability to make decisions, implementation skills
- Workshop and industrial contacts
- Learning and recess of special knowledge
- Control of most modern engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, CAD, CAE, PDM)
- Convert and experience technical solutions
151-0366-00LAircraft Structures Information 4 credits2V + 1UP. Ermanni
AbstractThis course deals with the structural design, stress analysis and sizing of aircraft structures. The course, which is building-up on fundamental knowledge in mechanics and lightweight structures, also includes tutorials, discussion of practical cases and lab demonstrations. The complementary exercises include hand calculations and the usage of finite element tools.
ObjectiveDevelop the necessary skills to identify and solve typical engineering problems related to structural design, stress analysis and sizing of aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage sections and their subcomponents. Familiarize yourself with the typical loads within aircraft structures and with the function of the different structural elements found in fuselages and wings.
ContentThe course is addressing the following topics:

- Introduction
- Aircraft loads and aircraft design
- Materials and allowables in aircraft structures
- Wing and empennage structures: Design and Modelling aspects, Multi-Cell Design, ribs, cutouts, and shear lag
- Plane stress elements and load introduction
- Fuselage structures: Design and modelling aspects, buckling strength, design and analysis of fuselage frames
- Diagonal semi-tension field design
- Static and buckling analysis of cylindrical shells

Laboratory demonstrations:
- Structural test of a vertical empennage
- Stress concentration in panels with cutouts
- Buckling of cylindrical shells
Lecture notesLecture notes, handouts, exercises, and the script are available for download in a digital format. The lecture materials can be found via the lecture webpage (http://www.structures.ethz.ch/education/master/master/aircraftstructures.html) or directly via the moodle page (https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=3093).
Prerequisites / NoticeAttendance at Bachelor course "Leichtbau" (Lightweight Construction) or equivalent is recommended. Previous knowledge of buckling, profile failure, shear flow, and calculation of semi monocoques is required.
151-0546-00LPolymer Composites Lab Restricted registration - show details
Maximum number of students: 32

Prerequisite to this course is the enrollment in 151-0548-00L Manufacturing of Polymer Composites.

To apply for the course, please send a document in pdf format of 1-2 pages to Link with the following content:
- Short biography
- Motivations for attending the course
- Specialization of the studies (related subjects, ETH tutor)
- Preferences in the lab sessions
2 credits2PP. Ermanni
AbstractThe laboratory course applies the theoretical aspects imparted in the course Manufacturing of Polymer Composites offering the opportunity to gain practical experience in the characterization of fiber reinforced polymer composites and in the manufacturing technologies of composites parts.
ObjectiveTo provide hands-on skills in the field of characterization and manufacturing of fibre reinforced polymer composites.
Content1. Constituent materials
2. Characterization of composite materials
3. Prepreg technology
4. RTM and VARI processes
5. Permeability characterization
6. Bonding
7. Component testing
Lecture notesDetailed descriptions of the experiments and literature are available in PDF-format on the CMASLab webpage.
Prerequisites / NoticeStudents can enroll on the Wednesday (13-15h) or Thursday (16-18h) session.
The number of students is limited to 16 per session.
151-0548-00LManufacturing of Polymer Composites4 credits3GP. Ermanni, J. C.‑H. Wong
AbstractManufacturing science and technology of polymer composites. The course ideally follows the value chain from the constituent materials to the final part, including polymer and fibrous materials, textile technologies, process modeling and simulation, manufacturing technologies, quality control and testing, economical and ecological aspects.
ObjectiveTo provide a thorough knowledge in the field of manufacturing science and technology of advanced polymer composites.
ContentLearning concept is combining ex-cathedra teaching and complementary exercises. Topics include:
1. Constituent materials
2. Processing science
3. Prepreg technologies: Modeling, tooling and applications
4. LCM technologies: Modeling, simulation, permeability characterization
5. Textile technologies
6. Economic and ecological aspects: Design-to-Costs
7. Processing of thermoplastic composites
Lecture notesScript and handouts are available in PDF-format on the CMASLab webpage
LiteratureLiterature list is included in the script