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

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands alloys, alloy concepts and differences
2.Understands production objectives and importance of composite materials
3.Understands the principles of use of metal matrix composites in place of metal matrix
4.Learns basic manufacturing methods of polymer and composites and understands the characteristics of adaptive criteria to industry
5.Learns mechanisms of increase in thermal shock and fracture toughness of ceramic composites and understands the importance in the practice
6.Understands the manufacturing, application and properties of carbon-based composites
7.Understands estimating the mechanical properties of composites and learns how to do the analysis of produced composites
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Prof. Dr. Y. Şahin, Kompozit Malzemelere Giriş, Seçkin Yayıncılık 2. Halit Y. Ersoy, Kompozit Malzeme, Literatür Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of Composites, Composite and Alloy Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Metal Matrix Composite Materials
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mechanical Properties and Applications of Metal Matrix Composites
Week 4 - Theoretical
Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mechanical Properties and Applications of Polymer Matrix Composites
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ceramic and Glass-Based Composite Materials
Week 7 - Theoretical
Thermal Shock and Fracture Toughness in Ceramic Composites
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Thermal Shock and Fracture Toughness in Ceramic Composites, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Carbon-Carbon Composites
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nano Composites
Week 11 - Theoretical
Strength Increase Mechanisms of Composites
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic Strength and Elastic Analysis Methods for Composites
Week 13 - Theoretical
Toughness Increase Mechanisms of Ceramic Composites
Week 14 - Theoretical
Aerospace, Automotive and Structural Applications of Composites, Composites for Future Applications
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026