| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Composite Materials | POL1101 | 1. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Haydar GÖKSU |
| Instructor(s) |
Haydar GÖKSU |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Giving basic information about the production methods, mechanical properties, design and analysis of laminates. |
| Course Content | Description of composite materials, Composites with increased dispersion strength, Particulate and fiber-reinforced composites, Glass reinforced plastics (CTP), Properties of polymers and reinforcing elements, Production methods of polymers and reinforcing elements, Mechanical behavior of layered composites, Layer theory, Design, analysis of layered composites and test methods, Metal matrix composites (MMK), Matrix alloys, reinforcing elements, reactions and production methods at the fiber-matrix interface, properties of MMK materials, test methods. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Teaches some important terms in composite materials science, - Teaches the basic concepts that determine the mechanical behavior of composite materials, - It gives the ability to conduct experiments to find the properties of composite materials. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Production methods of polymers and reinforcing elements | Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Description of composite materials | Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Composites with increased dispersion strength | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Particulate and fiber reinforced composites | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Glass reinforced plastics (GRP) | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice |
| 6. Week | Properties of polymers and reinforcing elements | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Production methods of polymers and reinforcing elements | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 8. Week | Mechanical behavior of layered composites | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice |
| 9. Week | Layer theory | Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Design, analysis and test methods of layered composites | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice |
| 11. Week | Metal matrix composites (MMK) | Verbal Expression Practice Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Matrix alloys, reinforcing elements | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Reactions at the fiber-matrix interface and production methods | Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Practice |
| 14. Week | Properties of MMK materials, test methods | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Practice Verbal Expression |
| 1. Krishan K. Chawla , CompositeMaterials, Science and Engineering, 2nd ed., Spring-Verlag New York Inc., (1998). 2. Robert M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2nd ed., Taylor&Francis Inc. Phi., (1999). 3. George H. Staab, Laminar Composites, Butterworth-Hinemann, Boston, (1999). 4. M. H. Hyer, Stress Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials, McGraw-Hill Inc., Boston, (1998). 5. Ronald F. Gibson, Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Singapore, (1994). |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Research | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Verbal Expression | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
