Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
Objectives
To provide the basic knowledge of materials science and engineering, concerning the structure, properties, processing, testing applications and in-service behavior
General characterization
Code
10575
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Margarida Rolim Augusto Lima
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 62
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
No special requirement.
Bibliography
Princípios de Ciência e Engenharia dos Materiais. W. F. Smith (tradução de M. Emília Rosa, M. A. Fortes, L. Guerra-Rosa, M. Fátia Vaz). McGraw-Hill de Portugal, Lisboa, 2006.
Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 10th Edition William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch, January 2018 992 pages.
Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 9th edition Published by Pearson (January 22, 2021) © 2021 James F. Shackelford University of California, Davis.
Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering A Design-Led Approach 1st Edition - August 1, 2023 Authors: Michael F. Ashby, Hugh Shercliff, David Cebon.
Teaching method
The base concepts on the structure and properties of the diferente classes materials are presented in the theoretical-practical classes so that they be treated through examples. These concepts are then consolidated through practical laboratory classes where the students complet with additional exercises and performs practical sessions on the structural characterization of materials and determination of mechanical properties.
Evaluation method
The evaluation consists of 2 theoretical and pratical written tests . The Evaluation does not exempt performance of all tests as well as the mandatory frequency of laboratory classes. Students wishing to do the course solely by the final examination must attend laboratory classes.
Subject matter
Introduction. Chemical bond. Crystalline structure. Structural defects. Mechnical testing of materials: tensile, hardness and impact tests. Structural chracterization of materials. Diffusion. 1st. and 2nd Fick laws. Phase diagrams. Steels and cast iron. Heat treatment of steels. Heat treatment of aluminum alloys. Precipitation hardening. Copper alloys: brasses and bronzes. Heat resistant alloys: nickel superalloys. Shape memory alloys. Polymeric materials: thermoplastic, thermosetting and elastomers; characteristics and applications.; mechanical behavior of polymers. Ceramic materials: superconductors; semiconductors; glasses. Composites: classification; models of mechanical behavior. Corrosion. Materials protection. Failure analysis. Design and selection of materials: demonstration of the program CES (Ashby) for the selection of materials and processes.
Programs
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