| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Materials | MMK404 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Tamer SINMAZÇELİK
Prof. Dr. Taner YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Exemplify general understanding of composite materials and their applications.
2) Explain micro and macro mechanics of composite materials.
3) Comment on particle and unidirectional, short fibre reinforced composites.
4) Explain testing and quality control of composite materials.
5) Explain manufacturing of composite materials
6) Design composite materials.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | Low | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | Low | |
| 2 | No relation | Middle | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 3 | No relation | Low | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 4 | No relation | Middle | High | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 5 | No relation | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 6 | No relation | High | High | High | High | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This lesson covers; Definition and Classification of Composite Materials, Metal Matrix Composites (Definition, Classification), Metal Matrix Composites (Properties, Usage), Metal Matrix Composites (Production Methods), Polymer Matrix Composites (Definition, Classification), Polymer Matrix Composites (Properties, Usage), Polymer Matrix Composites (Production Methods), Ceramic Matrix Composites (Definition, Classification), Ceramic Matrix Composites (Properties, Usage), Ceramic Matrix Composites (Production Methods), Mechanical Analysis of Composite Materials with Continuous Fiber Reinforcement, Mechanical Analysis of Composite Materials with Short Fiber Reinforcement, Mechanical Analysis of Particle Reinforced Composite Materials and Applications.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to composite materials2) Fibres
3) Polymer matrix composites
4) Ceramic matrix composites
5) Metal matrix composites
6) Mechanics of unidirectional fibre reinforced composites
7) Manufacturing methods of composite materials
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Micro and macro mechanics of composite materials
10) Mechanical testing of composite materials
11) Quality control of composite materials
12) Jointing methods of composite materials
13) Destructive and None-destructive test methods
14) Applications of composite materials
15) Problem solution about the subjects
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Lab / Workshop
4) Problem Solving
5) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required