Course Name | Composite Materials |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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ME 450 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | 1) to explain the properties, production processes, applications and design of composite materials 2) to give a knowledge about the recent developments in composites including plastic, metal and ceramic matrix composites 3) to interpret the behavior of composites under load using appropriate model approaches 4) to develop an understanding of the role and importance of manufacturing new composite materials. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Composite materials. Definitions and classification of composites. Matrix materials. Fiber (reinforcement) materials. Metals, ceramic and polymer matrix composites. Production methods for composite materials. The strength properties of unidirectional composites. Mechanical Testing of Composites. Visco-elastic properties of composite materials. |
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Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Definition of composite material. Classification of composites based on matrix and topology. Major areas of application of composite materials (mechanical engineering, aircraft, space, defense, etc.) | Handouts |
2 | Composite Construction. The structure of composite materials. Matrix materials. Fiber materials. | Handouts |
3 | Plastic matrix composites. Methods for producing plastic matrix composites. | Handouts |
4 | Metal matrix composites. Methods for producing metal matrix composites. | Handouts |
5 | Ceramic matrix composites. Methods for producing ceramic matrix composites. | Handouts |
6 | Review Exam-I | |
7 | Natural Composites. | Handouts |
8 | Strength calculations of composite materials. | Handouts |
9 | Composite materials design examples. | Handouts |
10 | The mechanical properties of unidirectional composite. | Handouts |
11 | Mechanical properties of dispersed composites. | Handouts |
12 | Mechanical testing of composites. | Handouts |
13 | Visco-elastic properties of composite materials. | Handouts |
14 | Review of topics. | Handouts |
15 | Review of topics. | Handouts |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Handouts |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Composite materials, K.K. Chawala, 2nd ed., 1987, Springer-Verlag, New York. Mechanics and Analysis of Composite Materials, V.V. Vasiliev and E.V. Morozov, 2001, Elsevier Science Ltd, The Boulevard, Langford Lane,Kidlington, Oxford OX5 lGB, UK. Peer-reviewed journal articles. |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | 1 | 10 |
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 10 |
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 40 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 3 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | |||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 12 | |
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 20 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 26 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering. | |||||
2 | To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering. | |||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques. | |||||
4 | To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results. | |||||
6 | To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams. | |||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1). | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering. |
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