Course syllabus for Materials selection and design

Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-10 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFunktionsbaserat materialval
  • CodeMMK221
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPAEM
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Basic courses in Materials Technology or equivalent.

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide a broad competence platform for applied engineering work related to materials selection. The course introduces analytical tools and methods for qualified materials selection for engineering applications. Principles for material design for typical applications are also treated where the importance of behaviour of specific materials and classes of materials are considered with respect to temperature stability, mechanical strength and chemical resistance, etc

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Explain the basics of design-oriented materials selection for engineering applications.
  • Work with and apply systematic and objective materials selection based on the principles according to Cambridge Engineering Selector (CES).
  • Apply the CES software in materials and process selection.
  • Define correct conditions and objectives regarding materials selection.
  • Explain material indices for material performance and  be able to describe how these indices are constructed.
  • Analyse materials selection case studies where both single or multiple constraints are active.
  • Analyse and evaluate the role of geometrical aspects in materials selection.
  • Describe the general principles for definition of material properties and the basic physical principles behind these in general sense.
  • Apply methodologies in different areas/sectors (energy, transportation, health engineering, mechanical industry)

Content

The course includes following: - overview lectures regarding design-oriented materials selection based on concepts according to Cambridge Engineering Selector, interactive excercises where the participants are trained in systematic and objective materials selection work, individual assignments that are rewieved, group-based project work where the participants will work through and present a case study. In the course, particular emphasis is placed on the overall understanding of material performance and its evaluation for a number of important applications within energy, transportation and health sectors as well as mechanical industry. Through application examples, the methodology and working concept for systematic and objective materials selection is trained. Basics regarding definition, development and use of material indices are treated. Methodology for more complex problems are treated including situations where two or more material property demands should be fulfilled at the same time. An important tool addressed is the software Cambrdige Engineering Selector (CES). Sutainability criteria with respect to materials selection are adressed, with particular reference to use phases. 

Organisation

The course is organised via lectures of overview character, interactive excercises and project assignments. The course is run in English.

Literature

M.F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, 5th edition, Elsevier, 2016

Examination including compulsory elements

Written examination and project work including final presentation. The grading is based on the total score for both methods of examination.