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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MLZ630 - METALURJI VE MALZEME MüHENDISLIğI ANA BILIM DALı DOKTORA(ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)

Code: MLZ630 Course Title: COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND MECHANICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department METALURJI VE MALZEME MüHENDISLIğI ANA BILIM DALı DOKTORA(ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MEHMET ÇAĞRI TÜZEMEN (cagrituzemen@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach students the structural properties, manufacturing methods and mechanical behavior of composite materials. It aims to provide knowledge and skills for solving engineering problems with theoretical and practical approaches used in the design of composite materials.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Structural properties, mechanical behaviors and stress-strain relationships of composite materials will be analyzed and the use of these materials in engineering applications will be understood. PO-1 Accesses information in depth and breadth by conducting scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.
PO-3 Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions.
PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
PO-6 Develops methods to solve defined technological problems and applies innovative methods in solutions.
Examination
LO-2 By applying the principles used in the design of composite materials, solutions optimized in terms of strength and efficiency will be developed. PO-1 Accesses information in depth and breadth by conducting scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.
PO-3 Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions.
PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
Examination
LO-3 The types of damage that occur in composite materials will be identified and the mechanical effects of such damage will be analyzed. PO-2 Completes and applies information using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; integrates information from different disciplines.
PO-3 Constructs engineering problems, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions.
PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
PO-6 Develops methods to solve defined technological problems and applies innovative methods in solutions.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course aims to teach students the structure, manufacturing methods and mechanical properties of composite materials. The focus will be on strength, fracture, anisotropic behavior and dynamic properties of composite materials; also advanced analysis techniques and their applications will be covered.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and history of composite materials Lecture, question and answer
2 Comparison of composite materials with traditional materials Lecture, question and answer
3 Components of composite materials Lecture, question and answer
4 Matrix materials: Polymer, metal and ceramic matrices Lecture, question and answer
5 Reinforcement materials: Fibers, particles and fabrics Lecture, question and answer
6 Manufacturing Methods of Composites Lecture, question and answer
7 3D printing and advanced manufacturing techniques of composite materials Lecture, question and answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials Lecture, question and answer
10 Strength in Composite Materials Lecture, question and answer
11 Fracture Mechanics in Composite Materials Lecture, question and answer
12 Anisotropic Behavior of Composites Lecture, question and answer
13 Advanced Analysis of Composite Materials Lecture, question and answer
14 Dynamic Behavior of Composite Materials Lecture, question and answer
15 Environmental Impacts of Composites and Sustainability Lecture, question and answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 "Mechanics of Composite Materials" – Robert M. Jones
2 "Composite Materials: Science and Engineering" – Krishan K. Chawla
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 14 70
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 10 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 2 8
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 178