Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mechanics of Composite Materials
Course Code: MME629
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce characteristics of composite materials and obtaining superior, lightweight materials from the combination of engineering materials and their properties which cannot be achieved metals and their alloys. In addition, introduction of material technology for aerospace, aviation, automotive and sports applications is planned

Course Content

History of Composites, Composite and Alloy Concepts, Metal Matrix Composite Materials, Polymer Matrix Composite Materials, Ceramic and Glass-Based Composite Materials, Carbon-Carbon Composites, Nano Composites, Mechanisms to Increase Strength in Composite Materials, Basic Strength and Elastic Analysis Methods for Composites, Mechanisms to Increase Toughness in Ceramic Composites, Aerospace, Automotive and Structural Applications of Composites, Composites for Future Applications

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