Composite Materials

Course Code:

MSN 306

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Mustafa Tekin

Courses given by:

Mustafa Tekin

Course Objectives:

Acquainting about manufacturing methods and properties of composite materials, which are considered as thealternative of metal materials.

Course Content:

Composite Materials, Definition and Signification/ Matrix and Reinforcement Materials/ Interface Interaction Between Matrix and Reinforcement, Mechanical Properties, Comparing With OtherMaterials/ Manufacturing, Properties and Application Areas of MMC/ Manufacturing, Properties and Application Areas of PMC/ Manufacturing, Properties and Application Areas of CMC

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Students shall earn composite material history, definition, grouping and its applications.	1b, 6c	1, 2	A
2) Students shall gain knowledge about the selection criteria of composite materials and production methods	1b, 6c	1, 2, 6	A
3) Students shall gain knowledge on the areas of using composite materials applications in different engineering fields.	6a, 6c, 7c, 7d	1, 2, 6	A, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Composite Materials and Their Importance in Engineering Applications	Textbook
2	Classification of Composite Materials	Textbook
3	Application Areas of Composite Materials	Textbook
4	Reinforcement Materials	Textbook
5	Reinforcement Materials	Textbook
6	Manufacturing Techniques, Mechanical Properties, and Applications of Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)	Textbook
7	Manufacturing Techniques, Mechanical Properties, and Applications of Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)	Textbook
8	Midterm I	Textbook
9	Manufacturing Techniques, Mechanical Properties And Applications of Poylmer Matrix Composites (PMC)	Textbook
10	Manufacturing Techniques, Mechanical Properties, and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)	Textbook
11	Manufacturing Techniques, Mechanical Properties, and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)	Textbook
12	Midterm II (Assignment)	Textbook
13	Composite Materials Selecting Criteria and Comparing with other Engineering Materials	Textbook
14	Special Topics	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1- Composite Materials, Vol. II: Processing, Fabrication, and Applications. Mel M. Schwartz, United Technologies Corporation.

2- Chawla, K,. "CompositeMaterialsScienceandEngineering", Springer, 2012.

3- Kar, K. K. (Ed.), Composite materials: processing, applications, characterizations. Springer, 2016.

Additional Resources

Lecture notes

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Shareable
Assignments	Shareable
Exams	Not shareable

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-Term	1	30
Mid-Term (Assignment)	1	20
Final Exam	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.					X
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,					X
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,					X
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,					X
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,					X
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours/week)	12	3	36
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)	14	8	112
In-term exams	2	2	4
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			154
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6.16
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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