Composite Materials
Course Name:
Composite Materials (MT471)
Programme:
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Course Outcomes:
CO1: To familiarize classification of composites with types of fibers and matrices, and manufacturing, mechanical properties, and applications of composites
CO2: Calculate axial and transverse moduli and strengths for unidirectional, continuous and discontinuous, fiber-reinforced composites and laminate composites
CO3: Identify and describe different types of material processing techniques for composites
Course modules and teaching hours:
Module 1 (10 hours):
Introduction, Definition, classification, behaviors of unidirectional composites, Reinforcements, whiskers, matrix materials, polymers, metals, ceramics, interfaces: wettability, crystallographic nature, interactions, types of bonding
Module 2 (10 hours):
Processing of thermoset matrix composites, thermoplastic matrix composites, structure and properties, structural defects, mechanical properties applications.
Module 3 (10 hours):
liquid-state processes, solid state processes, properties, thermal characteristics, aging, fatigue and creep applications, electronic-grade MMCs, ceramic matrix composites: processing, infiltration, directed oxidation properties, toughness, thermal shock
Module 4 (8 hours):
Analysis of PMC, CMC and MMC - Recent advances in processing of composite materials- Natural composites, carbon-carbon composites - composite structures for engineering applications