After successfully completing this course the student will be able to;
- Understand the basis of composites, matrix materials (polymeric, metallic, ceramic), reinforcement materials (particulates, fibers), and the importance of interface between these two.
- Explain the fundemantals of micromechanics, behaviour (mechanical, thermal, chemical), processing and applications of all classes of engineering composites (PMC, MMC, CMC).
- Recognize different behaviour and processing of two-phase non-homogenous anisotropic composite materials and one-phase homogenous isotropic materials by comparing the advantages and deficiencies of each other in design.