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Course File: Students
Department: Aeronautical Engineering

A) Course Administrator Details

Course Title Course Code Core/Elective Semester Year

INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE 18AE54 Core 5 2021-22
MATERIALS

Contact Hours/ week Lecture Tutorials Practical

3hr/week 3 0 0

Name of the faculty PRASHANT

Designation and mail ID Assistant Professor G-III

prashant@acharya.ac.in

Department Aeronautical Engineering

B) Course Related Specifics

Prerequisites for the Course Complete Knowledge of Mechanics of Materials and Aircraft
(Exemption from the prerequisites isMaterial Science, Manufacturing Processes.
provided only in exceptional
circumstances)

1.Understand the advantages of composite materials compared to conventional

materials
Course Objectives 2.Evaluate the properties of polymer matrix composites with fiber
reinforcements
3. Explain the manufacturing process and applications of composite materials

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Recommended Text Books
1. “Composite Materials- Science and Engineering” K.K Chawla, Springer Verlag, II
edition,1998.
2. “Mechanics of Composites” Autar Kaw, CRC Press, II edition,2006.

Recommended Reference Materials

1. “Composite Materials Handbook” Mein Schwartz, Department of Defense, USA, 2002.
2. “Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Materials” Ajay Kapadia, TWI Publications, 2006.
3. “Mechanics of Composite Materials” R M Jones, Taylor & Francis, 2ndEdn,2015.

Course Outcomes
CO1: Explain the advantages of using composite materials as an alternative to conventional
materials for specific applications
CO2: Describe the advanced fabrication and processing for producing composite parts.
CO3: Evaluate the micro- and macro-mechanical behavior of composite laminates

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Lesson Plan
Teaching Skills &
Hr.
Unit Content Aid and Competency COs addressed
No.
Methodology developed
1 1 Introduction to Composite Materials: Chalk and 1
Definition, classification of composite materials Talk
2 1 classification of reinforcement - particulate, short Chalk and 1
fiber, whiskers, long fibers composites Talk

3 1 matrix materials – metals, ceramics, polymers Chalk and 1

(including thermoplastics and thermosets) Talk

4 1 Carbon-Carbon Composites Chalk and 1

Talk
5 1 Metal Matrix Composites: Chalk and 1
MMC with particulate and short fiber Talk
reinforcement
6 1 liquid and solid state processing of MMC – stir Chalk and 2
casting, squeeze casting Talk

7 1 Properties of MMCs, Applications of Al, Mg, Ti Chalk and 1

based MMC Talk

8 2 Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites: Chalk and 2

Thermoset Polymers Talk

9 2 Hand layup Process, Vacuum Bagging Process Chalk and 2

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Talk
10 2 Post Curing Process, Filament winding Chalk and 2
Talk
11 2 Pultrusion, Pulforming, Autoclave Process Chalk and 2
Talk
12 2 Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites: Chalk and 2
Thermoplastic Polymers Talk

13 2 Extrusion process, Injection Moulding Process, Chalk and 2

Thermo-forming process. Talk

14 2 Post Processing of Composites: Adhesive bonding Chalk and 2

Talk
15 2 drilling, cutting processes Chalk and 2
Talk
16 3 Micro-Mechanical Behavior of a Lamina: Chalk and 3
Determination of elastic constants-Rule of Talk
mixtures
17 3 transformation of coordinates Chalk and 3
Talk
18 3 micro-mechanics based analysis Chalk and 3
Talk
19 3 experimental determination of material constants Chalk and 3
Talk

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20 3 Macro-Mechanical Behavior of a Lamina: Chalk and 3
Global and local axis for angle lamina Talk
21 3 determination of global and local stresses and Chalk and 3
moduli Talk

22 3 for 2D-UD lamina with different fiber orientation Chalk and 3

Talk
23 3 different fiber materials glass Chalk and 3
Talk
24 3 carbon and aramid fiber reinforcement Chalk and 3
Talk
25 3 Problems Chalk and 3
Talk
26 3 Problems Chalk and 3
Talk
27 4 Failure Theory : Tsai-Hill Chalk and 1
Talk
28 4 Tsai-Wu Chalk and 1
Talk
29 4 Max Stress and Max Strain Chalk and 1
Talk
30 4 Classical plate theory- Stress and strain variation Chalk and 1
in a laminate Talk

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31 4 Resultant forces Chalk and 1
Talk
32 4 moments Chalk and 1
Talk
33 4 A B & D matrices Chalk and 1
Talk
34 4 Strength analysis of a laminate Chalk and 1
Talk
35 4 Problems Chalk and 1
Talk
36 4 Problems Chalk and 1
Talk
37 5 Inspection & Quality Control: Destructive & Non- Chalk and 1
Destructive Testing Talk

38 5 Tensile, Compression, Flexural, Shear, Hardness Chalk and 1

Talk
39 5 ultrasonic testing – A-B-C scan Chalk and 1
Talk
40 5 Applications of Composites Materials: Chalk and 1
Automobile, Aircrafts, missiles, Space hardware Talk

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41 5 Electrical and electronics, marine, recreational and Chalk and 1
Sports equipment, future potential of composites. Talk

C) Course Assessment Procedure

Procedure for Internal Assessment average of 3 Tests
Maximum Marks for Internal Assessment 30+10=40
Maximum Marks for Final Exam 60/100

Programme Outcomes (student outcomes):

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated
conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes
that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including
prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

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9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at
large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and
apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in
the broadest context of technological change.

Course Outcomes-Program Outcomes mapping

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COs Program Outcomes Total

a b c d e F g h i j k l

CO1 1 1 1 1 4
CO2 1 1 2

CO3 1 1 2

CO4

CO5
Total 2 3 1 2 8

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