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    ME 450 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Composite Materials
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    ME 450
    Fall/Spring
    2
    2
    3
    5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    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
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Classify composite materials
    2Explain the relationships between the structure and properties of composite materials.
    3Identify the properties of fiber and matrix materials.
    4Explain the manufacturing techniques.
    5Use the ideas developed in the analysis of composite materials towards designing new materials.
    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.

     



    Course Category

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

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    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.) P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    2 Matrix Materials and Fiber materials P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    3 Fiber reinforcement and Textile preforms P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    4 Mechanics of composites and Lay out terms P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    5 Sandwich Structures P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    6 Review and Midterm Exam
    7 Advanced stress analysis methods usıng finite element, Multiscale Structural Modelling P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    8 Composite Processing P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    9 Composite characterizations and the structural integrity assessment P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    10 Failure analysis and design P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    11 Mechanical testing of composites P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    12 Mechanical properties of textile composites and preforms P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    13 Presentations
    14 Review of topics. P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    15 Review of topics. P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Perry, D.J. and Azar, J.J. Aircraft Structures, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1982.

    R.M Jones , Mechanics of Composite Materials, 1999, pp. 37-52.

    Boulevard, Langford Lane,Kidlington, Oxford OX5 lGB, UK. Peer-reviewed journal articles.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    1
    10
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    10
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    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

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    2
    28
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    12
    12
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    20
    20
    Final Exam
    1
    26
    26
        Total
    150

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    2

    To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    3

    To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    4

    To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    5

    To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    6

    To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    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 engineering solutions.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be aware of ethical behavior, 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.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    11

    To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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 Mechanical Engineering.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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