Faculty Name: Prof. Bharat B. Panigrahi

Course Name: Composite Materials

Course Period: 02 ^nd Jan to 30 ^th Apr 2025 (Tuesday 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM; Friday 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM)

Number of Credits: 3 credits

Course Contents:

1. Introduction
   • What is composite
   • Advantages and Importance
   • Applications
2. Reinforcements
   • Types of reinforcements
   • Particles, whiskers, fibers
   • Production methods of fibers
3. Matrix Materials
   • Polymers: Thermoelastics and thermoplastics
   • Metals
   • Ceramics
4. Composite Production methods
   • Polymer matrix composites
   • Metal matrix composites
   • Ceramic matrix composites
   • Carbon-carbon composites
   • Multi-filamentary composites
5. Characterization of composites and interfaces
   • Interfaces
   • Factors affecting interfaces
   • Coherence
   • Bonding
   • Wettability
   • Testing of interfacial strength
6. Properties and macro mechanics of composites
   • Factors affecting properties
   • Strengthening mechanism in composite
   • Direct and indirect strengthening
   • Toughening mechanisms
7. Natural composites
   • Bamboo
   • Spider silk
   • Shells
8. Other Applications
   • Bullet proof Jackets
   • Bullet proof glasses

What you'll learn: Lean about composite materials, fabrication and properties and applications.