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
The student should understand the characteristics and properties of the different materials used in engineering: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, as well as establish the relation between those properties and their chemical composition, chemical bonds, atomic structure, defects, manufacturing processes, and working conditions.
It is also envisaged that the students gain insight on the process for selection of materials, using a systemic approach for optimisation of their properties, from the point of view of strength, stiffness, or resilience of the component.
The students shall develop the critical thinking required to choose on which is the most appropriate material and corresponding manufacturing process for each application.
It is also envisaged that the students gain insight on the process for selection of materials, using a systemic approach for optimisation of their properties, from the point of view of strength, stiffness, or resilience of the component.
The students shall develop the critical thinking required to choose on which is the most appropriate material and corresponding manufacturing process for each application.
Contents
1. Chemistry review. Atomic structure and interatomic bonding.
2. The structure of crystalline solids. Imperfections in solids.
3. Diffusion.
4. Mechanical properties of metals. Failure.
5. Mechanical testing.
6. Phase diagrams.
7. Applications and processing of metal alloys.
8. Structure and properties of ceramics.
9. Applications and processing of ceramics.
10. Polymer structures.
11. Applications and processing of polymers.
12. Composite materials.
13. Electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of materials.
2. The structure of crystalline solids. Imperfections in solids.
3. Diffusion.
4. Mechanical properties of metals. Failure.
5. Mechanical testing.
6. Phase diagrams.
7. Applications and processing of metal alloys.
8. Structure and properties of ceramics.
9. Applications and processing of ceramics.
10. Polymer structures.
11. Applications and processing of polymers.
12. Composite materials.
13. Electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of materials.
Teaching Methods
During theoretical classes, the fundamental concepts will be presented and debated using Powerpoint presentations and videos.
Theoretical-practical classes will include summaries and exercises and are oriented to the practical application of the fundamental concepts introduced during the theoretical classes. Also in these classes, visits to the workshops at University and local Professional Training Centre will be conducted to allow students to have a closer contact with the most relevant testing equipment and methods, as well as with the manufacturing processes.
Theoretical-practical classes will include summaries and exercises and are oriented to the practical application of the fundamental concepts introduced during the theoretical classes. Also in these classes, visits to the workshops at University and local Professional Training Centre will be conducted to allow students to have a closer contact with the most relevant testing equipment and methods, as well as with the manufacturing processes.
Assessment
Assessment can be either through tests during the semester or final exam. In the case of an assessment throughout the semester, the following formula will be used for calculating the final mark:
Final mark: NF = 0.4*(NF1+NF2)+0.2*NT
Where:
NF1: First Test
NF2: Second Test
NT: Thematic work with report
In the case of assessment by exam, the final mark will be the highest mark obtained:
Final mark: NF = Max(EN,ER)
Where:
E1: Exam in first call
E2: Exam in second call
Final mark: NF = 0.4*(NF1+NF2)+0.2*NT
Where:
NF1: First Test
NF2: Second Test
NT: Thematic work with report
In the case of assessment by exam, the final mark will be the highest mark obtained:
Final mark: NF = Max(EN,ER)
Where:
E1: Exam in first call
E2: Exam in second call
Teaching Staff
- António Rui de Oliveira Santos Silva Melro [responsible]
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