| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Composite Materials | POL1101 | 1. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | 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/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Production methods of polymers and reinforcing elements | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Description of composite materials | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Composites with increased dispersion strength | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Particulate and fiber reinforced composites | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 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 Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Practice |
| 7. Week | Production methods of polymers and reinforcing elements | Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Mechanical behavior of layered composites | Preparation, After Class Study Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 9. Week | Layer theory | Verbal Expression Course Hours Practice Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Design, analysis and test methods of layered composites | Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Practice |
| 11. Week | Metal matrix composites (MMK) | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice |
| 12. Week | Matrix alloys, reinforcing elements | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Reactions at the fiber-matrix interface and production methods | Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Properties of MMK materials, test methods | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice |
| 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 | ||
