ECTSComposite Materials
Composite Materials (MATE446) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Composite Materials | MATE446 | Elective Courses | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Area Elective Courses (Group C) |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
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| Course Objectives | This course will introduce to the students the different types of composite materials, their unique properties, manufacturing process, and applications. |
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The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to composites materials, anisotropic and isotropic elasticity, metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, polymer matrix composites, strengthening and failure, micromechanics of composites, designing composite structures, Inspection and repair of composites. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to composite materials | Lecture slides |
| 2 | Anisotropic elasticity | Lecture slides |
| 3 | Isotropic thin plate theory 1 | Lecture slides |
| 4 | Isotropic thin plate theory 2 | Lecture slides |
| 5 | Classic lamination theory | Lecture slides |
| 6 | Metal matrix composite | Lecture slides |
| 7 | Ceramic matrix composite | Lecture slides |
| 8 | Polymer matrix composite | Lecture slides |
| 9 | Strength and failure 1 | Lecture slides |
| 10 | Strength and failure 2 | Lecture slides |
| 11 | Micromechanics of composites 1 | Lecture slides |
| 12 | Micromechanics of composites 2 | Lecture slides |
| 13 | Designing of composites | Lecture slides |
| 14 | Inspection and repair of composites | Lecture slides |
| 15 | Summary | |
| 16 | Final |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. “Principles of Composite Materials Mechanics” 3rd Edition, by R. F. Gibson, CRC Press, Inc., 2012 |
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| Other Sources | 2. “Mechanics of Composite Materials” 2nd Ed., A. K. Kaw CRC Press, 2005 |
| 3. “Introduction to Composite Materials Design” 2nd Ed., E. J. Barbero, CRC Press, 2011 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
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| Major Area Courses | X |
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| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
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The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | |||||
| 2 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | |||||
| 4 | An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams | |||||
| 5 | An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems | |||||
| 6 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | |||||
| 7 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | |||||
| 8 | An ability to communicate effectively | |||||
| 9 | An understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and recognition of the responsibilities for social problems | |||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary engineering issues | |||||
| 11 | Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | |||||
| 12 | Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
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| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||