PR3011 Processing of Composites Syllabus:
PR3011 Processing of Composites Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• To introduce the concept of composites.
• To enlighten the students about the different types of fibres 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.
UNIT – III POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES
Open mould process, bag moulding, Hand layup and spray up technique’s 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.
UNIT – IV METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES
Processing of MMC’s: Types, Important metallic materials, Processing – solid state, Liquid state, deposition, Insitu fabrication methods. Interfaces – diffusion bonding – powder metallurgy techniques – 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.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO1: acquire Knowledge about the basics of composites and its types.
CO2: acquire Knowledge about various types of fibres 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, 2019.
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” (Fibre Reinforced Resin System), Applied Science Publishers Limited, London, 2012