Composite Materials (MATE446) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Composite Materials MATE446 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
Consent of the department
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
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Course Lecturer(s)
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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.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To understand the different types of composite materials
  • To identify advantages and disadvantages of composite materials
  • To become aware of the mechanical strengthening mechanism in composites
  • To apply the knowledge to the design of composite structures
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
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
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
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
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems X
2 Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems X
3 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose X
4 Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose X
5 Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively X
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering X
7 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually X
8 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development X
10 Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications X
11 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development X
12 Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
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