MET 442 - Fundamentals of Composite Materials

Course Objectives

1. To provide the concepts of reinforcement of metals, ceramics and polymers by
using fiber and/or particulate materials
2. To gain ability to design new materials with desired properties
3. To provide a better knowledge about the structure-property relationships in
materials

Course Description

Constıtuents and classification of composites. Particulate composites, fiber
composites, laminar composites. Micro-and macromechanical behavior of composite
materials. Design criteria for composites. Fabrication and properties of composite
materials.