Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English 30%)

MAK420

NON-METALLIC MATERIALS

Course Code
MAK420
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
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 such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  3. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStructure and properties of polymeric, ceramic and composite materials. Sintered products, reinforced materials, and their mechanical behavior. Statistical treatment of brittle solids. Applications and selection of new materials of modern technology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Non-metallic materials and their types
2nd Week Polimers and general knowledge on polimers
3rd Week Plastic types and plastic part design
4th Week Plastic part design
5th Week Plastic injection molding
6th Week Plastic injection molding
7th Week Mechanical properties of plastic parts
8th Week Ceramics and their properties
9th Week Composite materials
10th Week Structure of composite materials and design properties
11th Week Sintered materials
12th Week Processes applied on non-metallic materials
13th Week Assembly methods
14th Week Assembly methods
Recommended or Required Reading1. McMILLAN, P.W., "Glass-Ceramics", McMillan,1964
2. TRES, Paul A., "Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly", Carl Hanser Verlag, 2006
3. MALLOY, Robert A., "Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding: An Introduction", Carl Hanser Verlag, 1994
4. CHRISTENSEN, Richard M., "Mechanics of Composite Materials",
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Practice
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 5 10
Quiz 5 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 5 2 10
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 1.5 21
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1.5 10.5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 3 15
Quiz 5 1 5
Total Work Load135.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.51
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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