AEE569 COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
| Course Code: | 5720569 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ALTAN KAYRAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to introduce the material content and manufacturing techniques of composite materials, and to teach the mechanical behaviour of aerospace structures composed of composite materials. Laboratory and/or video demonstration of some commonly used composite manufacturing techniques will also be performed to provide more insight into the building up of composite structures. Applications of manufacturing of composite aerospace components will be demonstrated. Mechanical behaviour and failure of aerospace structures composed of composite materials will be studied in depth to teach the basic design and analysis principles of aerospace composite structures. Finite element applications will be introduced, and the students will learn how to perform finite element analysis of aerospace composite structures and use it in the design.
The main goal is to equip the graduate student with the relevant theoretical and practical information, and educate the student so that the acquired knowledge can be effectively used by the student in the design and analysis of composite aerospace structures.
Course Content
Composite material definition, Manufacturing techniques and aerospace applications, Anisotropic elasticity, Macromechanical behavior of a lamina, Micromechanical behavior of a lamina, Macromechanical behavior of a laminate, Beams of composite materials, Strength of laminates and failure theories, FEM applications in aerospace structures.
Course Learning Outcomes
Taking this course, student will
- learn material composition, properties of composite materials and manufacturing methods of composite structures
- learn macromechanical behaviour of lamina
- learn micromechanical behaviour of lamina
- learn macromechanical behaviour of laminates
- learn how to model composite structures in finite element tools
- learn how to apply failure theories to composite materials and be able to use failure theories to predict failure initiation and progression in composite structures
- learn analytical methods for the analysis of one dimensional composite structures such as beams, bars and columns
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Possesses advanced knowledge in one or more subfields of aerospace engineering and applies this knowledge effectively in engineering practices and solution processes. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Follows current scientific and technological developments in the field, identifies research problems, generates solutions using appropriate methods, and interprets the results. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Employs analytical thinking and numerical methods in solving complex engineering problems and, when necessary, develops and applies appropriate experimental approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Uses appropriate modeling, analysis, simulation, and experimental methods for complex engineering problems, evaluates the results, and makes engineering decisions. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Clearly and systematically communicates scientific and technical knowledge in written and oral form, works effectively in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and assumes leadership when necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Acts with professional ethics and awareness of social and environmental responsibility and evaluates the possible impacts of engineering solutions. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Understands the importance of lifelong learning and effectively uses methods to access new knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Is aware of fundamental engineering problems related to national aerospace, defense, and energy technologies and possesses the competence to contribute to these areas. | ✔ | |||