Syllabus

Composites-definition and classification introduction to matrix and reinforcement fibers: glass fibers, ceramic fibers, boron fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber matrix materials: polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix interfaces fabrication of composites ceramic matrix composites micromechanics of composites: density, mechanical properties, 8 hours

Fabrication of composites (metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites; polymer matrix composite). Conventional ceramic matrix composites. Carbon-carbon composites. Microcomposites, Nanocomposites biocomposites. 8 hours

Failure in composites: compressive and tensile strength of composites; Fracture in composites: single and multiple fracture; Debonding and fiber pullout; effect of variability in fiber-strength; Fatigue and creep failure: Damage mechanics of fatigue, thermal fatigue, creep behaviour of metal matrix composites, creep behaviour of ceramic matrix composites –a few case studies. 8 hours

Improvement in strength and fracture in composites: Fracture initiation, crack growth, crack opening modes. Toughening in composites: micro-crack toughening, transformation toughening, wake toughening. Thermal micro-stress in particulae composites, toughening in particulate composites; 8 hours

. To be acquainted with the composite materials. Understanding the importance of new materials, designing and fabrication of composites for practical applications.

To be able to contribute in a team which addresses the issue of new composite system as per technological demand and by the recent trend.

Students are supposed to understand the fundamental theories of composite materials. To solve basic numeric problems related to the composite materials system.

Students may justify which of the conventional materials should be replaced by newly designed composites for the sake of durability, performance and overall cost reduction.

To accomplish a few case studies related to composite failure.

To carry out independent research and developmental work related to composite materials.

To prepare himself/herself as an engineer or a scientist and can find himself/herself as a suitable member of a team contributes in the area of materials development.

1. K. K. Chawla, ‘Composite Materials Science and Engineering’ , Third Edition. Springer Science New York 2013.

2. Narottam P. Bansal , ‘Handbook of Ceramic Composites’ , KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS Boston 2005.

journal of Ceramics and Composites