Mechanics of Composite Materials
Course Info
Introduction to metallic, ceramic and polymeric composites and their manufacturing. Microstructural descriptors for unidirectional, short-fiber and particular composites. Macro- and micromechanical analysis. Statistical aspects of composite strength. Fatigue and time-dependent deformation.
Credits
Bilkent : 3 , ECTS : 5
Syllabus
01
Tensor analysis
02
Finite deformation continuum mechanics of composites
03
Understanding and tuning material behavior and properties
04
Microstructural descriptors, reinforcements, matrix-inclusion
05
Micromechanics of composites, interphases and interfaces
06
Computational aspects and implementation
07
Computational aspects and implementation (cont.)
08
Computational aspects and implementation (cont.)
09
Computational aspects and implementation (cont.)
10
Micro-to-Macro transition
11
Macromechanics of composites
12
Analytical homogenization
13
Statistical aspects, fatigue and time-dependent behavior of composites
14
Projects presentations
Grading
Attendance
Homeworks
Project
Final
10%
30%
30%
30%