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| MET 404 | Composite Materials | 3+0+0 | ECTS:5 | | Year / Semester | Spring Semester | | Level of Course | First Cycle | | Status | Compulsory | | Department | DEPARTMENT of METALLURGICAL and MATERIALS ENGINEERING | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | Face to face | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Doç. Dr. Mustafa ASLAN | | Co-Lecturer | Yok | | Language of instruction | Turkish | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | Insights and basic knowledge of composite materials . Classification and properties of composites. Advantages and comparison with classical materials. Concept of specific strength. |
| Learning Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | LO - 1 : | Describe and comment on the basic mechanical behaviour of composite materials. | | | | LO - 2 : | Identify the major concepts related to the repair of composite materials and structures | | | | LO - 3 : | Understand the role of composite materials in manufacturing | | | | LO - 4 : | Learn the properties of composites to select and justify a suitable advanced composite materials for specific applications | | | | LO - 5 : | Propose a suitable fabrication technique for advanced composite materials for specific applications. | | | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome | | |
| Introductory concepts: Classification of composites, comparison with classical materials. Fibers and matrices, fiber-matrix interfaceProduction and properties of fibers, Production and properties of fiber reinforced plastic matrix composites, Manufacturing methods and properties of metal matrix composites, Ceramic matrix composites, Particle reinforced and laminated composites. Rule of mixtures, Micromechanics of composites, Mechanical behaviors of composites. Testing methods. Application of composites. |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Introductory concepts: Classification of composites, comparison with classical materials. | | | Week 2 | Introductory concepts: Classification of composites, comparison with classical materials. | | | Week 3 | Fibers and matrices | | | Week 4 | Fiber-matrix interface | | | Week 5 | Production and properties of fibers | | | Week 6 | Production and properties of fiber reinforced plastic matrix composites | | | Week 7 | Manufacturing methods and properties of metal matrix composites | | | Week 8 | Mid-term exam | | | Week 9 | Ceramic matrix composites | | | Week 10 | Particle reinforced and laminated composites | | | Week 11 | Rule of mixtures | | | Week 12 | Micromechanics of composites | | | Week 13 | Mechanical behaviors of composites | | | Week 14 | Testing methods | | | Week 15 | Application of composites | | | Week 16 | Final Exam | | | |
| 1 | Hull, D. ,1992, An introduction to composite Materials, Cambridge University Press | | | |
| 1 | Kaw, A. ,1997, K. Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 8 | 06/04/2013 | 2 | 50 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | 28/05/2013 | 2 | 50 | | |
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