Information Package

Master's of Defence Platforms with Thesis

SAP509

ARMOUR SYSTEMS AND IMPACT MECHANICS

Course Code
SAP509
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
  3. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  4. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionArmor Systems and Technologies, Penetration Teories,Shock Physics,Introduction to Explosive Effects, Shaped Charges,Fatigue Crack Propagation
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction/Armor Systems and Technologies
2nd Week Armor Systems and Technologies
3rd Week Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Metals
4th Week Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Concrete
5th Week Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Soils
6th Week Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Seramics
7th Week Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Composites
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Shock Physics
10th Week Introduction to Explosive Effects
11th Week Shaped Charges
12th Week Fatigue Crack Propagation
13th Week Project Presentations
14th Week Project Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingImpact Mechanics, W.J. Stronge, Cambridge University Press
Applied Impact Mechanics, Rao,John Wiley
Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, N.K. Gupta, Wiley Eastern Limited
Fracture Mechanics, E.E. Gdoutos, Kluwer Academic Publisher, Netherlands(1993)
Strength&Fracture of Engineering Solids, David K. Felbeck, Anthony G. Atkins, Prentice-Hall Inc.(1996)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 58 58
Project 1 120 120
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2 X X X
K3
K4 X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X