2024

Introduction to Materials Science and Manufacturing Processes

Name: Introduction to Materials Science and Manufacturing Processes
Code: EME13012L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Mechanical Engineering

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

With respect to the materials science content, the student should be able to distinguish the physical, mechanical and electrical properties of the various materials, as well as be aware of the selection of materials. In terms of manufacturing processes, the student should distinguish and characterize the plastic bulk forming and plastic sheet forming, cutting and welding processes. The relationship between micro-structure with manufacturing processes must be clear and sound.
The student should acquire knowledge about the most relevant fundamentals of the industrial processing of materials.

Contents

Materials Science

1. Atomic structure and interatomic bonding.
2. Structure of crystalline solids. Imperfections and dislocations in crystal structures.
3. Phase diagrams.
4. Structure and properties of ceramic materials.
5. Structure of polymer materials.
6. Composite materials.
7. Mechanical properties of materials.
8. Electric, thermal, magnetic, and optic properties of materials.
9. Economic, environmental and social issues in materials' selection.

Manufacturing processes

1. Technologies for plastic conformation.
2. Technologies for machining. Cutting. CNC machines.
3. Technologies for casting, welding, brazing, and gluing.
4. Moulding and injection of polymer materials.
5. Manufacturing of components in composite material.
6. Prototyping.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes using Powerpoints, videos and quizes
Practical classes that include summaries and exercises, as well as applications in the workshop and professional center.
Presentations ans seminars by invited experts.

Assessment

Continuous Evaluation
NTP Practical work (Problems, exercises, paper analysis, and seminar reports) - 25%
NF Final test - 50%
NTF Final Thematic work with report - 25%

Final classification N = 0.25*NTP +0.5*NF+0.25*NTF

Exam Evaluation
E1 Exam during normal assessment period
E2 Final exam

Final classification N = Max (E1, E2)

Teaching Staff