COMPOSITE MATERIALS
| Title | ΣΥΝΘΕΤΑ ΥΛΙΚΑ / COMPOSITE MATERIALS |
| Code | 392 |
| Interdepartmental Programme | Processes and Technology of Advanced Materials |
| Collaborating Schools | Electrical and Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Nikolaos Michailidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019781 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 20
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Structures | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600243080
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Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600243080
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- 104 MATERIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY I
- 117 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY II
Learning Outcomes
With the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- distinguish the differences between the characteristics of composite materials of metal, ceramic and polymer matrix.
- understand the contribution of the reinforcement.
- manufacture composite materials of metal and polymer matrix.
- characterize the structure and properties of composite materials.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction, general principles, definitions and categorization of composite materials (CM): Types of CM metal, polymeric and ceramic matrix, General characteristics of their structure, Historical flashback, Interaction between their characteristics, The concept of load bearing capacity.
Matrix and reinforcement phase materials, reinforcement phase geometry, design - interface role: Fibre and particle reinforcement composites, Intersurfaces of composite materials between fibre and matrix, Stratified composite materials, Common metal polymers, carbonated and ceramic matrices, Manufacturing/forming methods and properties of polymeric, ceramic and metal fibres.
Production and properties of metal, polymeric and ceramic CM: The basic methodologies for the production of metal matrix composites (Wet-state processes, Soaking processes, distribution processes, spraying processes, self-cleaning processes, solid state processes.
Mechanical behaviour and Structure of complex MATERIALS SY: Basic micromechanical relationships of SY properties based on the properties of the amplification and matrix, and as a function of the microstructure and the layout of the supporting phase.
Applications and typical examples of CM.
Within the framework of the course, the following Laboratory Exercises will take place:
Production and characterization of metal matrix composites by powder metallurgy
Study of the structure and properties of metal matrix composites
Production of a polymer matrix composites, study of their structure and properties
Keywords
Metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, polymeric matrix composites, reinforcements, properties and applications
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | 1.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 35 | 1.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 38 | 1.3 | |||
| Exams | 10 | 0.3 | |||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination 70%. Writing and presentation of research coursework 30%.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
• Βιβλίο [13889]: ΣΥΝΘΕΤΑ ΥΛΙΚΑ, ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣ ΠΑΠΑΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ, ΔΙΟΝΥΣΗΣ ΜΟΥΖΑΚΗΣ
• Βιβλίο [18548803]: Επιστήμη και τεχνολογία των σύνθετων υλικών, Μπέλτσιος Κ.
Additional bibliography for study
Σημειώσεις διδασκόντων και διαλέξεις μαθημάτων.
Last Update
11-10-2020
