Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / MM321 - DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Code: MM321 Course Title: COMPOSITE MATERIALS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer CEMAL ÇARBOĞA (ccarboga@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce production and properties of high performance materials from the combination of known materials and how these materials are obtained in light heavy-weighted states. Moreover,the aim is to present the technologies of materials for space, aerospace, automotive and structural applications.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 will be able to explain the concept of alloys, mixture and their differences. PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
LO-2 will be able to evaluate the production purposes and importance of composites. PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
LO-3 will be able to explain the principles of using metal matrix composites instead of metal an alloys. PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
PO-7 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Machnical Engineering is able to use for engineering solutions.
Examination
Quiz
LO-4 will be able to explain the basic production techniques and comprehend the industrial application of polymer and polymer composites. PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
Examination
Quiz
LO-5 will be able to explain thermal shock and fracture toughness increment mechanisms and the Importance in application for ceramic matrix composites. PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
Examination
Quiz
LO-6 will be able to explain production, application and properties of carbon-carbon composites. PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
LO-7 will be able to evaluate prediction of the mechanical propeerties of the composites and teaching analayzing of the properties. PO-2 Student analyzes system and system components or processes and gains the ability to apply modern design methods in this direction.
PO-6 Then, in the field of Machnical engineering uses existing methods and devices according to the standards, test design, test makes, collects data, analyzes and reviews the results.
Examination
Quiz
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The History of Composites, The Concepts of Composite and Alloys, Metal Matrix Composite Materials, Polymer Matrix Composite Materials, Ceramic and Glass-Based Composite Materials, Carbon-Carbon Composites, Nano Composites, Strengthening Mechanisms in Composite Materials, Basic Strength and Elastic Analysis Methods in Composites, Toughening Mechanisms in Ceramic Matrix Composites, Space, Otomotiv and Structural Application of Composites, Composites for Future Applications.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The History of Composites, The Concepts of Composite and Alloys, Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
2 Metal Matrix Composite Materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
3 Mechanical Properties and Application of Metal Matrix Composite Materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
4 Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
5 Mechanical Properties and Application of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
6 Ceramic and Glass-Based Composite Materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
7 Toughening Mechanisms and Thermal Shock in Ceramic Matrix Composites Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
8 mid-term exam
9 Carbon-Carbon Composites Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
10 Nano Composites Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
11 Strengthening Mechanisms in Composite Materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
12 Basic Strength and Elastic Analysis Methods in Composites Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
13 Toughening Mechanisms in Ceramic Matrix Composites Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
14 Space, Otomotiv and Structural Application of Composites Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
15 Composites for Future Applications Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Halit Yaşa Ersoy, 2009-10, Kompozit Malzemeler, Litaratür Yayıncılık Dağıtım, İstanbul
2 Yusuf Şahin, 2006, Kompozit Malzemelere Giriş, Şeçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara
Required Course instruments and materials
Halit Ya?a Ersoy, 2009-10, Kompozit Malzemeler, Litaratür Yay?nc?l?k Da??t?m, ?stanbul Yusuf ?ahin, 2006, Kompozit Malzemelere Giri?, ?eçkin Yay?nc?l?k, Ankara

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 13 26
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 13 26
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 7 21
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 126