Course title
C00270003
Composite Materials

YUMOTO Atsushi
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals Courses
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、さまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら設計生産技術を活用することで、立案した構想に従って研究を進め課題を解決することができる。 Sub
Advanced Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、機械工学の学理を応用して異分野を含む融合分野で革新的な機能を創成することができる。 Sub
Environment and Materials Engineering A 確かな基礎と物質化学の専門知識に基づいて問題を解決することができる。 Main
Chemistry and Biotechnology B 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 Sub
Electrical Engineering and Robotics D 電気工学や関連する工学の技術分野を課題に適用し、社会の要求を解決するために応用することができる。 Sub
Advanced Electronic Engineering E 専門的デザイン課題について解決する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Information and Communications Engineering F 社会のニーズに対して技術課題を主体的に発見し、工学分野における分野横断的な知識も活用しつつ、計画的・継続的に取り組んで課題を達成することができる。 Sub
Computer Science and Engineering G 技術的課題に対してさまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら主体的に取り組み、継続的に学修する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Urban Infrastructure and Environment G ⼟⽊⼯学における現実の問題について、⼯学・専⾨基礎知識を⽤いて理解・解決することができる。 Sub
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire the basic concepts and principles of composite materials. It also enhances the development of students’ skill in design of composite materials.
Course description
The discussion about the different type of composites, such as fiber-reinforced, particulate-reinforced and dispersion-reinforced, is performed. This course introduces performance of composite materials, understanding the rule of mixture, strength and fracture behavior for structural application. Manufacturing and fabrication processing of polymer matrix-, metal matrix- and ceramic matrix- composites and their characterization.
Goals and objectives
  1. The goal of this course is to understand mechanical and physical properties of composite materials.
  2. Understanding of design of polymer matrix-, metal matrix- and ceramic matrix- composites and their characterization.
  3. Understanding of fabrication processing of composite materials.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Short reports Term-end examination Total.
1. 10% 30% 40%
2. 10% 20% 30%
3. 10% 20% 30%
Total. 30% 70% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Your final grade will be calculated according to the following process: Short reports (30%), Term-end examination (70%).
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance and Outline In advance to attend the 1st round of lectures read the syllabus. 190minutes
2. Definition of composite material, classification based on matrix and topology, constituents of composites Print (1) 190minutes
3. Matrix materials Print (2) 190minutes
4. Reinforcement materials (fiber) Print (3) 190minutes
5. Reinforcement materials (particle) Print (3) 190minutes
6. Rule of mixture Print (4) 190minutes
7. Interfaces and interphases, Distribution of constituents Print (5) 190minutes
8. Fiber reinforced plastic Print (6) 190minutes
9. Prepregs (pre-impregnated composites) Print (6) 190minutes
10. Metal matrix composites Print (7) 190minutes
11. Preform Print (7) 190minutes
12. Manufacturing and fabrication methods Print (8) 190minutes
13. Control of fiber/particle and porosity content, fiber/particle distribution, Interfacial reaction of matrix-reinforcing component, strength analysis Print (9) 190minutes
14. Final exam and its review for practice Print (1) - (10) 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Document to distribute
Prerequisites
N/A
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • After class
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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