General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first 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
The same as for the programme that owns the course. 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
No prerequisites.
Aim
The aim of the course is that students are to attain deep, basic understanding about materials science and engineering, in particular the relations between the structure, properties and processing of materials. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their profession as engineers should be able to participate in discussions regarding materials selection and choices of processing methods for materials. Materials encountered in the course are polymeric materials, metals and ceramics; primarily for engineering purposes.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
describe how different kinds of materials (polymers. ceramics and metals, including alloys) are structured in terms of atomic bonding and crystal structure and also describe how the structure will affect some of their properties
apply phase diagrams and TTT-diagrams; to read them and from the diagram predict the microstructure after different heat treatments
describe how mechanical properties for the materials above can be influenced via a change of the microstructure and be able to relate that change to the specific hardening mechanism
choose suitable manufacturing or heat treatment methods aiming for specific properties and microstructure and discuss the choices of criteria to reach a good result
describe how corrosion is induced related to material and environment and also discuss possibilities to avoid corrosion
identify a few selected materials
make a reflection regarding materials selection for an industrial product with the perspective of environmental sustainability
Content
The course starts with basic materials science, aiming for understanding of the correlation of the structure, the properties and choice of manufacturing and heat treatment technology. The different materials groups are polymers, metals och ceramics. The course in manufacturing technology builds on this course but is linked closer to manufacturing of products.
The course contains the following parts:
Basic materials science:
Phases, crystal structures and microstructures
Defects and diffusion
Mechanical properties
Phase diagrams of metals
Electrical and optical properties
Corrosion and surface treatment of metals
Introduction to materials selection in product development
Polymeric materials:
Structure and characterisation
Thermal and chemical properties
Mechanical, electrical and surface properties
Ceramic materials:
Structures
Mechanical properties
Manufacturing
Organisation
The course includes about 20 lectures, 10 tutorials, one exercise in design and three experimental classes (Computer-based lab Matter, Optical microscopy and Structure and properties of polymeric materials).
Literature
William F. Smith, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw-Hill 2005, 4th edition, ISBN 007-125690-3
Examination including compulsory elements
The examination is based on a written exam, grades TH, and also approved exercise in design and experimental classes.
Overview
Swedish nameMaterialteknik
CodeMTT010
Credits7.5 Credits
OwnerTKDES
Education cycleFirst-cycle
Main field of studyMechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Emmy Cao