COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 538	C	3	3	0	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Erion Luga
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	To develop a basic understanding of general characteristics of composites; advantages and disadvantages, application trends. Basic Materials characteristics of fibers, matrices, interface bonding, adhesives; microstructure of composites. Processing/Manufacturing Traditional and novel approaches; process fundamentals. Composite Micromechanics basic concepts, stiffness, strength, thermal and moisture expansion. Composite Mechanics Theory Laminate theory; use of a computer based analysis package; macro mechanical behavior of a ply, out-of-plane effects. Failure and Strength Design Failure criteria, Laminate Strength, Stress Concentrations. Composite Behavior and Applications.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	General characteristics of composites; advantages and disadvantages, application trends.
3	Basic Materials
4	Characteristics of fibers, matrices, interface bonding, adhesives; microstructure of composites.
5	Processing/Manufacturing
6	Traditional and novel approaches; process fundamentals.
7	Composite Micromechanics
8	Midterm Exam
9	Basic concepts, stiffness, strength, thermal and moisture expansion.
10	Composite Mechanics Theory
11	Laminate theory; use of a computer based analysis package; macro mechanical behavior of a ply, out-of-plane effects.
12	Failure and Strength Design
13	Failure criteria, Laminate Strength, Stress Concentrations
14	Composite Behavior and Applications

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Introduction to Composite Materials Design, Ever J. Barbero, Taylor and Francis, Philadelphia, PA, 1998
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the techniques and methods used during analysis of materials
2	To develop studies, projects related to the improvement of composite materials
3	To develop a basic understanding of general characteristics of composites;
4	To be able to involve new innovative materials in the construction industry

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Management Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	5
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	1
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	3
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6	an ability to communicate effectively
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	2
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	4
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	50
Project	1	50
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Mid-terms	1	30	30
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	47	47
Other	1	4.5	4.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5