Selecting manufacturing technique has emerged as one the paramount
challenge in the field of composites. Composites are now being used in almost
every field of industry, and students working in the area of the composites
need to learn the basics, and progressive techniques of composites
manufacturing. This course covers the important aspects of composites manufacturing:
process selection guidelines, thermoset ad thermoplastic Composites manufacturing
processes, process parameters and characterizations. Applications and use of
each manufacturing process is focused and this is represented separately.
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Final Exam (in-person, invigilated, currently conducted in India) is mandatory for Certification and has INR Rs. 1100 as exam fee.
Intended audience
Students of all Engineering and Science disciplines.
Prerequisites
The student should have completed two semesters of UG Engineering or Science program.
Industries that will recognize this course
HAL, NAL, SAIL, ISRO
2893 students have enrolled already!!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Janakranjan .Ramkumar is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department, and Design Program, Indian Institute of Technlogy, Kanpur. He teaches manufacturing science, micro/nano technology, new product development. He has a bachelors in Production Engineering with his doctorate in Defect quantification in drilling of composites from IIT Madras, India with a best thesis award. Over the years his contribution in teaching and research is remarkable. He has worked for BOSCH group and improved the productivity of the company. His research and teaching focus is on nano technology and inclusive design. He has several international and national patents in his credit and has published more than 100 journal papers.
Course plan
Week 1- Introduction to Composites
Introduction to Composites
Function of the Matrix and Reinforcement in Composites
Matrices: Thermosets and Thermoplastic
Fiber Reinforcement
Week 2- Properties and testing composites
Properties of Composites
Composites testing
Composites design: Laminate theory, Rule of mixtures, symmetry and balance
Metal Matrix Composites:Metal matrix and reinforcement
Manufacturing processes for Metal Matrix Composites:Dispersion hardended and particle composite
Manufacturing processes for Metal matrix composites:Layer composites and infiltration method
Week 8- Prevention of Damage, repair of Composites and selection of processes
Ceramic matrix composites: Hot isostatic processing
Non – destructive testing of Composites
Manufacturing process selection: Cost, performance, size shape, rate of production. Steps for process selection
Suggested reading
1. Mazumdar, S., 2001. Composites manufacturing: materials, product, and process engineering. CRC press.
2. Balasubramanian, M., 2013. Composite materials and processing. CRC press. 3. Campbell Jr, F.C. ed., 2003. Manufacturing processes for advanced composites. Elsevier.
CERTIFiCATION EXAM :
The exam is optional for a fee.
Date and Time of Exam: October 7, 2018 (Sunday):
Time of Exams: Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon session: 2pm to 5pm.
Exam for this Course will be available in both morning & afternoon sessions.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published.
CERTIFICATE:
Final score will be calculated as : 25% assignment score + 75% final exam score
25% assignment score is calculated as 25% of average of 8 weeks course: Best 6 out of 8 assignments
E-Certificate will be given to those who register and write the exam and score greater than or equal to 40% final score. Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kanpur. It will be e-verifiable atnptel.ac.in/noc.
