Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 307 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Aerospace Materials

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AE 307	SPRING	2	2	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Lecturing / Presentation Problem Solving Q&A Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Application
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Abbasali Saboktakin
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Abbasali Saboktakin
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to teach the basic aerospace materials such as metallic alloys and polymeric and ceramic composites as well as material behavior, failure modes, and performance-based selection criteria required in the aerospace industry.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain commonly used materials in aerospace industry.	1.2			X
LO2	Evaluate the properties of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials	1.2			X
LO3	Predict aerospace material property relations and failure modes	3.1		X
LO4	Compare non-destructive testing methods	3.1					X
LO5	Apply right tools to select materials for aerospace applications	3.1			X

Course Description

This course offers an introduction to commonly utilized materials within the aerospace industry. Detailed discussions will cover the properties of metallic and ceramic materials, alloys, and polymeric materials, along with their characterization and testing methods. Students will explore advanced material design principles and essential aspects of aerospace material design through case studies and written reports and presentations.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to aerospace materials	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 1. Michael C. Y. Niu, Airframe structural design, Conmilit Press Ltd, 1999. Chapter 4.	LO1
2	Metals, metal alloys and super alloys	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 4 & 11.	LO1
3	Manufacturing technologies	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 11.	LO2
4	Fiber-polymer composites for aerospace applications	Mallick P. K., Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008. Chapter 5	LO2
5	Manufacturing technologies for fiber-polymer composites	Manufacturing technologies for fiber-polymer composites	LO2
6	Fiber-polymer composite properties testing	Mallick P. K., Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008. Chapter 5.	LO3
7	Metal matrix, fiber, metal and ceramic matrix composites for aerospace applications	Mallick P. K., Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008. Chapter 6.	LO3
8	Midterm		-
9	Fracture processes for materials	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 8.	LO3
10	Fracture toughness and fatigue of aerospace materials	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 8.	LO4
11	Corrosion and Degradation of Materials	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 17.	LO4
12	Non-destructive inspection and structural health monitoring of aerospace materials	Mallick P. K., Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials, Manufacturing and Design, CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2008. Chapter 5.	LO5
13	Materials Selection and Design Considerations	Callister W.D., Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 7ed, Wiley, 2007. Chapter 22.	LO5
14	Student Presentation		-
15	Semester review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Callister W.D. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction 7ed Wiley 2007 ISBN: 0470054883. Mallick P. K. Fiber-Reinforced Composites Materials Manufacturing and Design CRC Press 3rd Edition 2008. Chapter 5 ISBN:9780429122064.
Suggested Readings/Materials	Zagainov G.I.; Lozino-Lozinski G.E. Composite Materials in Aerospace Design Chapman & Hall London 1996 ISBN:978-94-010-4254-3. Niu M.C.Y. Composite Airframe Structures Technical Book Company Los Angeles 1996. ISBN: 978-9627128069. Curtis H.D. Fundamentals of Aircraft Structural Analysis McGraw-Hill 2002. Michael C. Y. Niu Airframe structural design Conmilit Press Ltd 1999 ISBN: ‎978-9627128090

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	10	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	1	5	5
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	11	11
Final Exam	1	12	12
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science			LO1 LO2
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems		LO3	LO5		LO4
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.