Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Enbiya TÜREDİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) List the properties of composite materials, explain their attributes and give examples of their usage.
2) Classify and compare the composite materials in terms of their matrices, and explain why to be used of reinforcement materials.
3) Explain how fiber materials including aramide, glass, carbon and other various materials to be produced, and discuss their properties and use in different matrices.
4) Explain the manufacturing methods for polymer matrix composites, and synthesize a PMC-based candidate material for a given engineering issue.
5) Explain the manufacturing methods for metal matrix composites, and synthesize a MMC-based candidate material for a given engineering issue.
6) Explain the manufacturing methods for ceramic matrix composites, and synthesize a CMC-based candidate material for a given engineering issue.
7) Associate the mechanical properties of MMC materials with various manufacturing parameters, and reach a logical conclusion for optimization.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	Middle	High
	2	Middle	High	High
	3	Middle	Low	Middle
	4	High	Middle	Middle
	5	Middle	High	Middle
	6	High	Middle	High
	7	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Composite Materials

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on; İIntroduction to composite materials, matrix and reinforceing materials; polymer, metal, ceramic matrix and glass, carbon, aramide, ceramic fibers, production methods of metal composites. metallography and microstructural analysisiof metal composites, mechanical properties of metal composites, failure analysis of metal composites, recycle of metal composites and the application areas of metal composites.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to composite materials
2) Matrix and reinforcement phases, their properties and relationship
3) Polymer, metal, ceramic based matrix types; glass, carbon, aramid, other ceramic fibers; particulate reinforcement, whisker, fabric, fiber architectures, etc.
4) Manufacturing methods of metal matrix composites
5) Metallographic preparation techniques and microstructural characterization of metal matrix composites
6) General overview for other composite materials I: polymer matrix composites
7) General overview for other composite materials II: ceramic matrix composites
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Mechanical tests applied on composite materials and determination of their performances
10) Failure analysis on composite materials: fracture mechanisms, crack nucleation and propagation, pull-out mechanism
11) Recycling processes for metal matrix composites
12) Application areas of metal matrix composites and case studies 1: Automotive and freight industry
13) Application areas of metal matrix composites and case studies 2: Sport, hobby and military/defence applications
14) Application areas of metal matrix composites and case studies 3: Space and aeronautics applications
15) Advances in manufacturing of metal matrix composites: Novel methods, modern concepts
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Metal Matrix Composite Materials	MMT516	Elective	Master's degree	1	Spring	8