COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TECHNOLOGY OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MME 4020 TECHNOLOGY OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR AYLIN ZIYLAN

Offered to

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce the sudents composite materials with a wide range of applications and uses. This course consists of three sections which are metal, ceramic and polymer matrix composites. In each section, the properties of composite materials, their components, production processes and application areas are discussed.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Have knowledge about properties and production processes of ceramic matrix composite systems
2   Comprehend the production technologies of reinforcing materials used in ceramic matrix composites
3   Understand the components, interfaces of metal matrix composite materials and their effects on material properties
4   Have knowledge about the production processes and application areas of metal matrix composite materials
5   Understand the components of polymer matrix composites and their effects on material properties
6   Have knowledge about production processes and application areas of polymer matrix composites
7   Have knowledge about general mechanical properties of composites and mechanical test methods applied to composites

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction, definition and classification of composites Introduction to polymer matrix composites and reinforcements materials
2 Introduction to ceramic matrix composite materials and production technologies
3 Introduction to metal matrix composite materials, matrix and reinforcements
4 Binder and matrix in polymer matrix composites materials
5 Important ceramic matrix composite systems, production processes and features;alumina, zirconia and mullite ceramic matrix composite systems Production processes and properties of alumina silicate glass ceramic composites; LAS / MAS SiC systems
6 Interfaces of metal matrix composite materials and material properties
7 Production methods of polymer matrix composites and application areas
8 Ceramic matrix composite reinforcing materials production technologies and oxide/non-oxide einforcements
9 Production methods of metal matrix composites and application areas
10 General mechanical properties of composites and mechanical test methods applied to composites - I
11 General mechanical properties of composites and mechanical test methods applied to composites - II
12 Student presentations
13 Student presentations
14 Student presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

1- W.D. Callister, Jr., Material Science and Engineering an Introduction, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
2- Krishan K. Chawla, Composite Materials Science and Engineering, Springer

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exams, quiz, student presentations

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO1-7 will be evaluated by exams, quiz and student presentations.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Lectures and examinations are carried out with respect to regulation of Engineering Faculty of Dokuz Eylul University, named "Principles of Education and Examination Practice".

If the homework and reports are cited without reference directly from another source or quoted directly from other students, the relevant study is excluded from the evaluation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: aydin.goktas@deu.edu.tr
E-mail: aylin.albayrak@deu.edu.tr
E-mail: isil.kayatekin@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

The student counseling hours are stated in the weekly course schedule at the door of the academic staff.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 11 3 33
Preparation before/after weekly lectures 11 2 22
Preparation for Mid-term Exam 1 10 10
Preparation for Final Exam 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Preparation for quiz etc. 1 10 10
Final 1 1,5 2
Mid-term 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 99

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.13324
LO.222423
LO.333
LO.42324
LO.533
LO.62344
LO.743433232

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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