Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
MKM-23-108Elective126
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
1To be able to define the properties of composite manufacturing technologies and fiber and matrix materials used in composites.
2To be able to calculate the elastic properties of both long and short fiber composites, taking into account the properties of the components.
3To be able to make coordinate transformation of stress, strain and stiffness values using matrix algebra.
4To 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.
5To be able to predict the damage resistance of laminated composite plate.
6To learn about the fracture of composites and their effects on the environment.
7To learn the latest developments in composites, metal and ceramic matrix composites.
8To 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
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to composite materials and usage areas of composite materials
2Introduction to composite materials and usage areas of composite materials
3Fibers
4Matrices, interfaces
5Composites
6Micromechanics of composites
7Layer theory
8MIDTERM
9Layered beams I: bending and strength
10Laminated beams II: shear and buckling
11Layered plaques
12Environmental effects and durability, Damage tolerance and airworthiness of fibrous composite layers
13Manufacturing 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 ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures12224
Question-Answer12224
Team/Group Work5210
Report Presentation5315
Criticising Paper6318
Self Study6212
Individual Study for Mid term Examination5315
Individual Study for Final Examination6318
Oral Examination515
Performance6318
Homework6318
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)181
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