Syllabus ( MSE 473 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Composite Materials |
| Course code: |
MSE 473 |
| Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Yahya Kemal TÜR
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Spring |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Departmental Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
To learn the structure property relations of composite materials and to obtain principles of manufacturing of composite materials.
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Get basic level of knowlege of structure property relations and the production of composite materials complementing the Materials Science and Engineering education.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
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Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Design new polimer/metal/seramic matrix composite materials and analyze and interpret data related to materials design and specification, and also desing experimental methodes for production of the new composite materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to materials design and specification
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Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization and specification
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Find out new methods to improve his/her information further about composite materials
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to materials design and specification
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Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization and specification
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction |
| Week 2: |
Reinforcement Materials |
| Week 3: |
Matrix Materials |
| Week 4: |
Interface |
| Week 5: |
Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites |
| Week 6: |
Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites |
| Week 7: |
Processing of Metal Matrix Composites |
| Week 8: |
Properties of Metal Matrix Composites |
| Week 9: |
Midterm |
| Week 10: |
Processing of Ceramic Matrix Composites |
| Week 11: |
Properties of Ceramic Matrix Composites |
| Week 12: |
Micromechanics of Composites |
| Week 13: |
Strength and Toughness of Composites |
| Week 14: |
Fatigue and Creep of Composites |
| Week 15*: |
Review |
| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Krishan K. Chawla - Composite Materials: Science and Engineering, 4th edition, Springer International Publishing (2019) |
| Recommended readings: |
Clyne and Hull, An introduction to composite materials, Third Edition, Cambridge, (2019)
Barbero, Introduction to composite materials design, Third Edition, CRC (2018)
Matthews and Rawling - Composite materials: engineering and science, CRC (2008) |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
9 |
40 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
60 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
3 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
1 |
8 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
8 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
8 |
2 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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