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Title of the course

MM 654: Advanced Composites

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Credit structure

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Pre-requisite, if any

None

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Course content

Principles of composites, micromechanics of composites. Various types of reinforcements and their properties. Role of interfaces. Fabrication of metal matrix composites : insitu, dispersion hardened, particle, whisker and fibre reinforced; composite coatings by electrodeposition and spray forming. Fabrication of polymeric and ceramic matrix composites. Mechanical physical properties of composites. Mechanisms of fracture in composites. Property evaluation and NDT of composites. Wear and environmental effects in composites.

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Texts/References

Composites, Engineered Materials Handbook, Vol.1, ASM International, Ohio, 1988.K.K. Chawla, Composite Materials 226 Science & Engineering, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1987.F.L. Matthews and R.D. Rawlings, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, Chapman & Hall, London 1994.Structure and Properties of Composites, Materials Science and Technology, Vol.13, VCH, Weinheim, Germany, 1993.

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Instructor(s) name

Prof. M.J.N.V.Prasad