FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
ME 450 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Composite Materials
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ME 450
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Fall/Spring
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2
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2
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3
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5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | 1) to explain the properties, production processes, applications and design of composite materials 2) to give a knowledge about the recent developments in composites including plastic, metal and ceramic matrix composites 3) to interpret the behavior of composites under load using appropriate model approaches 4) to develop an understanding of the role and importance of manufacturing new composite materials. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Composite materials. Definitions and classification of composites. Matrix materials. Fiber (reinforcement) materials. Metals, ceramic and polymer matrix composites. Production methods for composite materials. The strength properties of unidirectional composites. Mechanical Testing of Composites. Visco-elastic properties of composite materials. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Definition of composite material. Classification of composites based on matrix and topology. Major areas of application of composite materials (mechanical engineering, aircraft, space, defense, etc.) | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
2 | Matrix Materials and Fiber materials | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
3 | Fiber reinforcement and Textile preforms | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
4 | Mechanics of composites and Lay out terms | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
5 | Sandwich Structures | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
6 | Review and Midterm Exam | |
7 | Advanced stress analysis methods usıng finite element, Multiscale Structural Modelling | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
8 | Composite Processing | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
9 | Composite characterizations and the structural integrity assessment | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
10 | Failure analysis and design | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
11 | Mechanical testing of composites | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
12 | Mechanical properties of textile composites and preforms | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
13 | Presentations | |
14 | Review of topics. | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
15 | Review of topics. | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | P. K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Perry, D.J. and Azar, J.J. Aircraft Structures, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1982. R.M Jones , Mechanics of Composite Materials, 1999, pp. 37-52. Boulevard, Langford Lane,Kidlington, Oxford OX5 lGB, UK. Peer-reviewed journal articles. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application |
1
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10
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Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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40
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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2
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28
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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12
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12
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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20
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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26
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26
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Total |
150
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest