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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME344

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Course Code
ME344
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
  4. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionPrinciples of composite materials. Fiber reinforced composites. Particulate reinforced composites. Laminated composites. Fiber reinforcements. Fiber types. Particulate reinforcements. Properties of interface. Polymers. Thermoplastics. Thermosets and elastomers. The manufacturing methods of composites: Polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites. Mechanical properties of composites. Application fields of composites.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Introduction of composite materials
2nd Week 2nd Week Matrix materials
3rd Week 3rd Week Fibers and fiber types
4th Week 4th Week Particulate feinforcments and interface
5th Week 5th Week Polymer matrix composites
6th Week 6th Week Polymer matrix composites
7th Week 7th Week Metal matrix composites
8th Week 8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week 9th Week Metal matrix composites
10th Week 10th Week Ceramic matrix composites
11th Week 11th Week Ceramic matrix composites
12th Week 12th Week Mechanical properties of composites
13th Week 13th Week Toughening mechanism
14th Week 14th Week Application fields of composites
Recommended or Required Reading1. F.L. Matthews, R.D. Rawlings, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, CRC Press, 1999, ISBN: 084930251X.,
2. M.M. Schwartz, Composite Materials, Prentice-Hall Inc. 1997, ISBN:0-13-300047-8.
3. L.J. Broutman, R.H. Krock, Modern Composite Materials, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Massachusetts, 1967, ISBN: 062117110523.
4. G. Lubin, Handbook of Composites, VNR Company, NewYork, 1982, ISBN:062117110523
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz 10 0.5 5
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 10 4 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 6 1.5 9
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework
Project 1 36 36
Quiz 2 0.5 1
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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