Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
MKM-23-110		Elective	1	1	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

1.To learn composite materials. 2.To solve problems in the mechanics of composite materials.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to define the properties of composite manufacturing technologies and fiber and matrix materials used in composites.
2	To be able to calculate the elastic properties of both long and short fiber composites, taking into account the properties of the components.
3	To be able to make coordinate transformation of stress, strain and stiffness values using matrix algebra.
4	To be able to analyze the bending of the laminated composite plate, the properties of the laminated plate from the layer properties, and the permanent stresses due to aging and moisture.
5	To be able to predict the damage resistance of laminated composite plate.
6	To learn about the fracture of composites and their effects on the environment.
7	To learn the latest developments in composites, metal and ceramic matrix composites.
8	To be able to use the ideas developed in the analysis of composites used in aircraft design.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Fibers: glass, carbon, ceramic, organic. Matrix materials: polymers, Course Contents metal, ceramic, carbon. Composite materials: polymer matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, carbon/carbon composites. Mechanics of composite (Course Description) materials: density, coefficient of elasticity, coefficient of thermal expansion. Transfer of tensile loading from fiber to matrix. Mechanics of composite materials. Mechanics of layered structures.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to composite materials and usage areas of composite materials
2	Introduction to composite materials and usage areas of composite materials
3	Fibers
4	Matrices, interfaces
5	Composites
6	Micromechanics of composites
7	Layer theory
8	MIDTERM
9	Layered beams I: bending and strength
10	Laminated beams II: shear and buckling
11	Layered plaques
12	Environmental effects and durability, Damage tolerance and airworthiness of fibrous composite layers
13	Manufacturing methods: fiber winding, open and pressure die technology

Recommended or Required Reading

Autar, K. Kaw, 1997, Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press. Kompozitler Temel İlkeler Gazi kitabevi Bilsen Beşergil.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	12	2	24
Question-Answer	12	2	24
Team/Group Work	5	2	10
Report Presentation	5	3	15
Criticising Paper	6	3	18
Self Study	6	2	12
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	5	3	15
Individual Study for Final Examination	6	3	18
Oral Examination	5	1	5
Performance	6	3	18
Homework	6	3	18
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			181

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11
LO1	5	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	5	4
LO2	5	5	4	5	4	5	4	5	5	4	5
LO3	5	4	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	5
LO4	5	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	4	5
LO5	5	4	5	4	5	5	4	5	5	4	5
LO6	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	4	4	5
LO7	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	4	5	4	5
LO8	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	5	4	5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High