Composite Materials

Course Contents

Introduction

• What is composite
• Advantages and Importance
• Applications

Reinforcements

• Types of reinforcements
• Particles, whiskers, fibers
• Production methods of fibers

Matrix Materials

• Polymers: Thermoelastics and thermoplastics
• Metals
• Ceramics

Composite Production methods

• Polymer matrix composites
• Metal matrix composites
• Ceramic matrix composites
• Carbon-carbon composites
• Multi-filamentary composites

Characterization of composites and interfaces

• Interfaces
• Factors affecting interfaces
• Coherence
• Bonding
• Wettability
• Testing of interfacial strength

Properties and macro mechanics of composites

• Factors affecting properties
• Strengthening mechanism in composite
• Direct and indirect strengthening
• Toughening mechanisms

Natural composites

• Bamboo
• Spider silk
• Shells

Other Applications

• Bullet proof Jackets
• Bullet proof glasses

What you'll learn

Lean about composite materials, fabrication and properties and applications.

About the Instructor

Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. Link for Research Profile: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=MBPGDpQAAAAJ&hl=en

Instructor Profile Google Scholar

Course Assessment

Assessment may consist of assignments &/or quizzes &/viva &/or exams.