ST-92 Ceramics, Glass, Resins and Composite Materials

The Faculty of Interior Architecture / Product Design
3rd Year, sem 1, 2026-2027 | Compulsory Course | Hours/Week: 2C+1S | ECTS Credits: 3
Fișa disciplinei:
FI-D ST-92 Ceramica, sticla, materiale plastice si compozite.pdf
Department:
Technical Sciences
Course Leader:
conf.dr.arh. Gabriela Mindu
Learning outcomes:
Starting from the basic knowledge acquired during previous studies, through this course students will understand the main characteristics of the building materials studied, the limits which determine the design of these products, they will size the components, will establish design criteria of form, in conjunction the process of manufacturing, assembly possibilities and for decoration. Will know the types of materials, their classification and the main areas of use of ceramics, glass, plastic or composite materials. Understand the mechanisms reinforcing fiber arrays of various different manufacturing processes and product design properties or important parts of a whole. Will finally know the various products studied materials with applications in interior architecture, furniture and object design.
Will acquire the ability to choose the most suitable polymer materials and composites with outstanding performance and low environmental impact possible. Will acquire the ability to develop new products functional and environment-friendly composite, an approach that is closely related to the industry and raw material suppliers on the internal market.
One objective of this course is to make easier the integration of graduates in the field of industry and complementary domains through knowledge gained, but also to facilitate the assimilation of concepts useful for the preparation of diploma project and Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
Presenting the latest research in the field of construction materials will be useful for the development of creative imagination and aesthetic sense. They will better understand the context of interdependence between architecture, object design and the other arts.
Content:
1. Ceramics - general concepts, groups of ceramics: oxide, non-oxide, refractories; Properties.
2. Ceramics - binders, pigments, abrasive; Traditional and advanced ceramics products
3. Glass - composition, properties. Types of glass
4. Glass - traditional and contemporary glass techniques
5. Glass - other types of glass in design and furniture
6. Plastics and resins - general concepts, properties of macromolecular compounds; classifications, types of thermoplastic, thermosettings and elastomers. Auxiliary materials and additives
7. Plastics - forming processes in plastics products; preparation of plastics; injection molding
8. Plastics - injection molding - thermoforming; extrusion molding; thermoforming; calendering, sintering process; compression molding; casting molding. Plastic coatings
9. Plastics - design of plastic components. Assembly design of plastic parts
10. Plastics - decorating technology. Finishing processes for plastics
11. Composites - definition and classification of composite materials. Composites applications
12. Composites - types of fiber for reinforced composites: glass fibers, basalt fibers, ceramic fibers, metal fibers, textile fibers, carbon fibers, aramide fibers, boron fibers
13. Composites - types of matrix used in composites: polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix, carbon and graphite matrix. Principles of the manufacturing of composite materials
14. Composite materials - properties. Composite products for the field of interior architecture, furniture and object design
Teaching Method:
Theoretical course - classroom + projection equipment + construction materials from the department's collection
Practical course (A synthesis study will be developed in teams of 4-5 students) - workshop + projection equipment + materials
Assessment:
A synthesis study will be developed in teams of 4-5 students.
Credits are calculated as follows:
10% - automatic points (base score)
70% - Summative assessment: Face-to-face exam, taken both individually and as a team, based on a study prepared and submitted (in both digital and physical formats).
20% - Attendance at the course's practical activities and personal contribution, both qualitative and quantitative, to the synthesis study.
Bibliography:
MINIMUM BIBLIOGRAPHY :
1. MINDU SAVU, Gabriela; EVI, Lucreția, Tehnologia materialelor plastice, Edit. Univ. I. Mincu, București, 2005;
2. SUCIU, Valeria; SUCIU, Marcel-Valeriu, Studiul materialelor, Edit. Fair Partners, București, 2008;
3. ROȘU, Cristina, Știinṭa și ingineria materialelor, suport de curs, Univ. “Babeș-Bolyai” Cluj-Napoca, 2014;
4. ȘEREȘ Ion, Materiale termoplastice pentru injectare, tehnologie, încercări, Oradea, 2003

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Specialized Bibliography :
Library names abreviations :
UAUIM - UAUIM Library
BCU - Central Universitary Library
BNR - National Library of Romania

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Ceramics:
1. YGLESIAS, Carren, The Innovative Use of Materials in Architecture and Landscape Architecture: History, Theory and Performance, Ed. McFarland and Company, Inc., 2014
2. KING, Peter, Architectural Ceramics For The Studio Potter: designing, building, installing, Ed. Lark Books, Stirling Publishing Co., Inc, New York, 1999;
3. O'BANNON, Loran, Dictionary of Ceramic Science and Engineering, Ed. Plenum, New York, 1984 / BCU - UNITATEA CENTRALĂ: III445086

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Glass:
1. HALDIMANN, Matthias; LUIBLE, Andreas; OVEREND Mauro, Structural Use of Glass, Ed. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, Zürich, 2008;
2. BOS, Freek; LOUTER, Christian; VEER, Fred (eds.), Challenging Glass, Conference of Architectural and Structural Applications of Glass, Faculty of Architecture, Delft University of Technology, Ed. IOS Press, Delft University Press, 2008;
3. SHELBY, J. E., Introduction To Glass Science and Technology, 2-nd Ed., Ed. The Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, 2005;
4. VARSHNEYA, K. Arun, Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses, Ed. Academic Press, Inc., San Diego, 1994;
5. ZARZYCHI, J., Glases and The Vitreous State, Ed. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, English Edition, 1991;
6. NORMAN, Barbara, Engraving and Decorating Glass. Methods and Techniques, Ed. Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 1987;

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Plastics and Resins:
1. HUBCA, Gheorghe, Materiale plastice, Vol. I, București, Edit. Semne, 2012 / BCU - UNITATEA CENTRALĂ: III493212, CHIMIE: C;
2. VULUGA, Zina; DONESCU, Dan; VULUGA, Dumitru Mircea, Materiale Compozite polimerice termoplastice, Edit. Ars Docendi, București, 2008 / BCU - UNITATEA CENTRALĂ: III489192, CHIMIE: []
3. ȘEREȘ, Ion, Matrițe de injectat, Oradea, 1999;
4. ȘEREȘ, Ion, Matrițe de injectat în exemple. Soluții constructive, exemple de matrițe, date utile, Oradea, 1997;
5. HORUN, S, PĂUNICĂ, T., Memorator de materiale plastice, București, 1988;
6. *** Procese și utilaje în industria de prelucrare a compușilor macromoleculari, București, 1976;

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Composites:
1. ROWELL, M. Roger (ed.), Handbook of Wood Composites, Ed.Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton, 2005 / BNR ISBN 0-8493-1588-3;
2. RADU, D.; Dima V., Matrici oxidice armate cu fibre vitroase, Edit. Matrix Rom, București, 2002
3. RADU, D.; Iovu, H., Materiale polimerice armate cu fibre oxidice vitroase, Editura Printech, București, 2001;
4. TOMA, N., Materiale compozite ceramice, Edit. Printech, București, 2001;
5. TOMA, N., Compozite ceramică - ceramică, Edit. Printech, București, 2001;
6. HUBCA, Gheorghe; IOVU, Horia; TOMESCU, Margareta...[et al.], Materiale compozite, Edit.Tehnică, București, 1999 / BCU - UNITATEA CENTRALĂ: III472353, CHIMIE: C;
7. BROCKE, P.; SCHURMANS, H.; VERHOEST, J., Inorganic Fibres & Composite Materials, EPO Applied Technology Series, Vol. 3, Pergamon International Information Corporation, USA, 1990
Notes:
To ensure effective communication among all interested parties, students enrolled in this course - as well as those retaking it - will be included to the course's dedicated WhatsApp group during the first seminar, via the course leader or the teaching assistant. To be included in the group, all students are required to provide their contact details to the teaching assistant at the first seminar.
University regulations regarding attendance at academic activities must be observed.
If the course is held online, an internet connection and access to the communication platform are required.
If activities are conducted online, students must comply with UAUIM regulations applicable to such situations.
Unjustified delays of more than 10-15 minutes from the start of the course/seminar are not allowed, so as not to disrupt the educational process.
Audio, photo, or video recording of lectures is not permitted without the consent of the instructor.
Attendance at over 80% of seminar activities is required.
Seminars take place either in person or via an online platform (in the event of restrictions).
University regulations regarding attendance at academic activities must be observed.
Preparation through individual study, but also in a team, review of theoretical concepts discussed during the course;
Research into materials or products discussed in the course and selected by students for the project undertaken during the seminar.