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  Course Description
Course Name : Principles Of Design. With Fiber-rein. Compos.

Course Code : MES414

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NAKİ TÜTÜNCÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Becomes familiar with the high-technology materials called composites
Is able to perform the mechanical analysis of composite laminates
Is able to use these materials in basic product designs.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : ME 252 Strength Of Materials Iı
ME 257 Strength Of Materials I

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach about high-technology materials called composites and to help students determine their mechanical properties. To help students investigate the fundementals of using these materials in engineering design.

Course Contents : Composites and anisotropy. Special case of anisotropy:orthotropy. Special orthotropy. Laminates and laminate analysis. Mechanical and thermal loads. Stress flows and strains. Failure analysis.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Lecture Hall


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Composites, advantages and disadvantages. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
2 Anisotropy, orthotropic elastic materials Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
3 Ply Stress-Strain Relations Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
4 On-Axis and Off-Axis Stress and Strains Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
5 On-Axis and Off-Axis Ply Stiffness Matrix. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
6 Properties of Laminates. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
7 Cross-Ply and Angle-Ply Laminates Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
8 Midterm
9 Thermal Loads and Deformations. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
10 Hygroscopic Loads and Deformations. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
11 Stress and Strain Calculations using Classical Laminated Plate Theory. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
12 Calculations of Ply Stresses. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
13 Design of Laminates using Failure Criteria. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
14 Sandwich Plates. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
15 Design Examples. Review of Lecture Notes Lecture
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture Notes
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 4
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 4
3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 1
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 2
5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 5
6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 3
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 4
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 3
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 3 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 105
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.2
ECTS Credit: 4