Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Composite Materials
Course Code: ME426
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to teach fundamental concepts of composite materials, manufacturing methods of composite materials, industries to use composite materials, the design criteria of laminated composite materials, how to determine mechanical properties of composite materials and optimum design criteria.

Course Content

Basic concepts, engineering materials and application areas.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.PO 1 Ability to access wide and deep information with scientific researches in the field of Engineering, evaluate, interpret and implement the knowledge gained in his/her field of study
2.PO 2 ability to complete and implement “limited or incomplete data” by using the scientific methods.
3.PO 3 ability to consolidate engineering problems, develop proper method(s) to solve and apply the innovative solutions to them
4.PO 4 ability to develop new and original ideas and method(s), to develop new innovative solutions at design of system, component or process
5.PO 5 gain comprehensive information on modern techniques, methods and their borders which are being applied to engineering
6.PO 6 ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research, analyze and interpret the faced complex issues during the design and apply process
7.PO 7 gain high level ability to define the required information and data
8.PO 8 ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to take responsibility to define approaches for complex situations
9.PO 9 systematic and clear verbal or written transfer of the process and results of studies at national and international environments
10.PO 10 aware of social, scientific and ethical values guarding adequacy at all professional activities and at the stage of data collection, interpretation, and announcement
11.PO 11 aware of new and developing application of profession and ability to analyze and study on those applications
12.PO 12 ability to interpret engineering application’s social and environmental dimensions and it’s compliance with the social environment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Class Notes
2.Robert M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Second Edition, Taylor & Francis /BS Publication.
3.Sanjay K. Mazumdar, Composites Manufacturing: materials, product, and process engineering, CRC Press.
4.Laszlo P. Kollar and George S. Springer, Mechanics of Composite Structures, Cambridge University Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and general information about materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fundamental concepts of composite materials
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification of composite materials
Week 4 - Theoretical
Classification of composite materials
Week 5 - Theoretical
Manufacturing techniques
Week 6 - Theoretical
Manufacturing techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Applications of Composites Materials
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Applications of Composite Materials, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Applications of Composites Materials
Week 10 - Theoretical
Applications of Composites Materials
Week 11 - Theoretical
Micromechanical behaviour of lamina
Week 12 - Theoretical
Macro-mechanical behaviour of lamina
Week 13 - Theoretical
Design criteria of laminated composite materials
Week 14 - Theoretical
Design criteria of laminated composite materials
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Quiz116117
Midterm Examination125227
Final Examination140242
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
4
3
5
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-3
3
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-4
3
3
5
5
4
3
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
4
5
OÇ-6
3
4
4
4
3
4
OÇ-7
4
3
3
5
4
3
OÇ-8
3
4
5
5
3
4
OÇ-9
3
3
5
4
3
3
OÇ-10
4
5
5
4
4
5
OÇ-11
3
4
4
4
3
4
OÇ-12
3
4
3
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026