OBJECTIVES

The seminar is aimed for the practicing engineers, members of the faculty, research scholars and PG students of engineering institutions of allied engineering branches viz, Metallurgical and Material Science, Mechanical and Production. The course content includes characterization and applications of composite materials.

Proposed Topics

The seminar focuses on

• Composite Materials-A review on Metal Matrix composites.
• Introduction to Nanocomposites-Processing and Applications
• Finite element analysis of Composites –Mechanical behaviour of MMCs, design of laminated shells etc.
• Manufacturing of composites - Primary and Secondary Processing of PMC, MMC, CMC.
• Challenges in Manufacturing of composites- Standardization, Cost effectiveness, Waste disposal, recycling.
• Social and environmental impact of composites.