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Introduction to Composite Materials

Course Code	: KMY423
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 4

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize composite materials commonly used in industrial production; to learn about the components and properties of these materials, newly developed material types and nanocomposites, and to understand the basic principles of research and development studies carried out in the industry.

Course Content

Recognizing composite materials used in industrial production, obtaining information about the components and properties of composite materials, newly developing materials and nanocomposites, and teaching the basic principles of research and development studies in the industry

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Semiha KUNDAKCI

Learning Outcomes

1.	Defines and classifies composite materials
2.	Provides information about the components and properties of composite materials
3.	List the production methods of composite materials
4.	Knows plastic-based, metal and ceramic-based composites.
5.	Knows the reinforcement elements and their properties in composites.
6.	Knows the matrix elements and their properties in composites, indicates the importance of the interface in composite materials.
7.	Defines nanocomposite materials and explains the importance of nanotechnology, provides ideas about newly developing technologies and nanomaterials.
8.	Indicates the importance of composite structures in research and development studies in industry.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Kompozit Malzemelere Giriş; Yusuf ŞAHİN
2.	Malzeme Bilimi ve Mühendisliği, William D. Calliste, David G. Rethwısch, Çeviri Editörü Prof. Dr. Kenen GENEL

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Modern composite materials and their classification

Week 2 - Theoretical

Comparison of composite materials with traditional materials, historical development

Week 3 - Theoretical

Plastic based composites, Metal based composites

Week 4 - Theoretical

Reinforcement elements and properties in composites, Glass, Carbon, Boron, Silicon carbide, Organic molecules, Metallic glasses

Week 5 - Theoretical

Natural reinforcement elements, Flax, hemp, Kenaf, Sisal, Ramie, Jute, Coconut fiber

Week 6 - Theoretical

Matrix materials for composites

Week 7 - Theoretical

Function of the matrix, Metal matrices

Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice

Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)

Week 9 - Theoretical

Production methods of composite materials

Week 10 - Theoretical

Reinforcement element and matrix interface, the importance of the interface in composite materials

Week 11 - Theoretical

Adhesion or adhesion theory, Measurement of interfacial bond strength

Week 12 - Theoretical

Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Emerging technologies

Week 13 - Theoretical

Application and research areas of nonotechnology

Week 14 - Theoretical

Nanocomposites

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	4	2	84
Midterm Examination	1	6	2	8
Final Examination	1	6	2	8
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				100

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
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4		4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4		4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
OÇ-8

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