Year
Year 3
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Fabrication, testing, and application of polymer matrix composite materials in engineering.
About this course
Composite Materials Technology covers the fabrication, testing, and application of polymer matrix composite materials in engineering. You will learn how these advanced materials are made, how they behave under stress, and where they are used in modern manufacturing.
The course focuses on safe handling procedures and practical fabrication techniques for composite layups. You will work through standard testing protocols to evaluate composite strength and analyze different failure modes. This knowledge helps you select the right materials for specific engineering applications.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Explain the structure and properties of polymer matrix composites.
- Demonstrate safe handling and fabrication techniques for composite layups.
- Conduct standard testing protocols to evaluate composite strength.
- Analyze failure modes and select materials for specific engineering applications.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Composite fabrication lab report | 20 |
| Mid-term examination | 25 |
| Materials testing project | 30 |
| Final examination | 25 |