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Materials Science and Engineering 644
Structure and Properties of Composite Materials
Catalog Data:
Structure and Properties of polymer matrix, metal matrix, and ceramic matrix composites. Tailoring of properties by composite design. U G, 3 cr hrs, Wi. Qtr. Elective.
Prerequisites:
MSE 341, MSE 361.
Time Distribution:
3-48 minute lectures per week.
Objectives:
Students will gain a practical knowledge of the processing, microstructure, and properties of ceramic, metal, and polymer matrix composites. Students will learn and use computational methods to assist in the design of composite materials to achieve particular properties (principally mechanical ones). ABET criteria a, c, e and k.
Textbooks:
Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, F.L. Matthews and R.D. Rawlings, CRC Press, 1999.
Topics/Content:
- Overview, definitions, and benefits of composite materials
- Processing, structure, and properties of reinforcements
- Metal matrix composites
- Ceramic matrix composites
- Polymer matrix composites
- Predicting stiffness and strength of unidirectional composites and laminates
- Predicting stiffness and strength of short fiber composites
- Fracture mechanics and toughening mechanisms
- Fatigue and impact characteristics
- Non-destructive and destructive testing
Professional Component Content:
Engineering science: 2 credits; Engineering design: 1 credit
Relation to Program Objectives:
MSE 644 teaches the relationships between structure and mechanical properties of fiber reinforcements, matrices, and composites thereof (Program Objective 1), via interpretation and use of experimental data, analytical methods, and computational tools (Program Objective 2). Written and oral skills are assessed through graded problem sets and an in-class Socratic method (Program Objective 3).
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Disabilities Statement
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office for Disability Services at 614-292-3307 in room 150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. (URL: http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/)
Advice on such matters is also available from the MSE department’s undergraduate adviser (1xx-6xx courses) and graduate coordinator (7xx-9xx courses) whose offices may be found in room 477 Watts Hall.
Megan Daniels, Undergraduate Advisor, (614) 292-3145, e-mail Megan concerning the MSE undergrad studies
Mark Cooper, Graduate Studies Coordinator, (614) 292-7280, e-mail Mark concerning the MSE graduate studies
