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SYLLABUS

UNIT-I

INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALS Introduction, Classification: Polymer Matrix Composites, Metal Matrix Composites, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Carbon–Carbon Composites, Fiber-Reinforced Composites and Nature-Made Composites, and Applications . REINFORCEMENTS: Fibres- Glass, Silica, Kevlar, Carbon, Boron, Silicon carbide, and Born carbide fibres.

UNIT-II

Polymer Composites, Thermoplastics, Thermosetting Plastics, Manufacturing of PMC, MMC & CCC and their applications.

UNIT-III

MANUFACTURING METHODS: Autoclave, Tape Production, Moulding Methods, Filament Winding, HandLayup, Pultrusion, RTM.

UNIT-IV

MACROMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF A LAMINA: Introduction, Generalized Hooke’s Law, Reductionof Hooke’s law in Three Dimensions to Two Dimensions, Relationship of compliance and stiffness matrix to engineering elastic constants of an orthotropic lamina, laminate-laminate code.

UNIT-V

FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIALS: Types of functionally graded materials-Classification-Different systems-Preparation-Properties and applications of functionally graded materials. SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS: Introduction-Shape memory Effect-Classification of shape memory alloys Composition- Properties and applications of shape memory alloys.

UNIT-VI

NANO MATERIALS: Introduction-Properties at Nano Scales-Advantages & DisadvantagesApplications in comparison with bulk materials (Nano – Structure, Wires, Tubes, Composites). State of art nano advanced- topic delivered by student.