PR3001 Processing and Properties of Composites Syllabus:
PR3001 Processing and Properties of Composites Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• To introduce the concept of composites and its advantages.
• To enlighten the students about the different types of fibers and matrix materials
• To analyze different polymer matrix composites processing methods and their • applications
• To expose the students to the various metal matrix composite processing methods
• To analyze the various processing techniques of ceramic matrix composites.
UNIT – I COMPOSITES
Definition and fundamentals of composites– need for composites – enhancement of properties – Reinforcement, classification, general characteristics, rule of mixture – Theory of composites – Mechanical behavior – Stress strain relationships. Applications of various types of composites.
UNIT – II FIBRES AND MATRIX MATERIALS
Fibres – Types, Fabrication, Structure, properties and applications – Glass, Boron, carbon, polyethylene, Kevlar, Aramid, Alumina, SiC ,Si3,N4, B4C, ceramic and metallic fibers whiskers –Matrix materials structure – Polymers – metals and ceramics – Physical and chemical properties.
UNIT – III POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES
Open mould process, bag moulding, Hand layup and spray up techniques filament winding, compression and transfer moulding, BMC and SMC– pultrusion – centrifugal casting – injection moulding – structure, properties and application of PMC’s – Carbon Matrix Composites – Interfaces– Properties – recycling of PMC.
UNIT – IV METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES
Processing of MMCs: Types, Important metallic materials, Processing – solid state, Liquid state deposition, insitu fabrication methods. Interfaces – diffusion bonding – powder metallurgy technique- properties – Applications.
UNIT – V CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES
Ceramic matrix materials – Processing – Hot pressing, liquid infiltration techniques lanxide process, Insitu, solgel, chemical reaction techniques – CVD, CVI process. Interface in CMCs. Thermal shock resistance – Applications – Properties – Surface treatments.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO1: Acquire Knowledge about various composites and their properties.
CO2: Acquire Knowledge about various types of fibers and matrix materials.
CO3: Explore the various polymer matrix composite processing methods.
CO4: Analyze the various processing methods of metal matrix composites.
CO5: Analyze the various processing techniques of ceramic matrix composites.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Krishan K Chawla, “Composite materials: science and engineering”, Fourth Edition, Springer, 2016.
2. Mallick. P.K., “Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing, and Design”, Third Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis group, 3rd edition, 2007.
REFERENCES:
1. Kenneth, Budinski. G and Michael K. Budinski, “Engineering Materials”, Prentice Hall of India pvt ltd., 9th Indian reprint, 2009.
2. Mathews F.L. and Rawlings R.D., “Composite materials, Engineering and Science”, Chapman. Woodhead Publishing, 1999.
3. Strong. B, “Fundamentals of composite manufacturing”, SME, 2008.
4. Sharma. S.C, “Composite materials”, Narosa publications, 2004 – reprint.
5. Weatherhead R.G. “FRP technology” (Fiber Reinforced Resin System), Applied Science Publishers Limited, London, 2012.