Materials Science and Engineering

Code:

EQ0023

Acronym:

CEM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Complementary Themes

Instance: 2006/2007 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/si/DISCIPLINAS_GERAL.FORMVIEW?p_ano_lectivo=2006/2007&p_cad_codigo=EQ0023&p_periodo=1S
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEQ	6	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	3	6	6	-
			4
MIEQ	128	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to present different classes of materials to the students, using the basic knowledge of atomic and molecular structure. The most innovative trends of Materials Science and Engineering will be illustrated with a specific class of materials. The course ends with the reference to some important mechanisms of materials deterioration.

Program

1st Unit: General aspects of engineering materials
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
Materials and engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Classes of Materials; Functioning of Materials; Innovation in the use of materials

2nd Unit: Structure
Chapter 2 – Crystal Structures and Crystal Geometry
Atomic structure: technological relevance; Materials properties and types of atomic and molecular bonding; Lattices, indexes and crystallographic planes; Crystal Systems and Bravais lattices; Main crystal structures of metals; Miller indexes to crystallographic planes in cubic unit cells; Volume, planar and linear density in unit cells; Polymorphism or allotropy; Determination of crystal structures

Chapter 3 – Atom and Ion Movements in Materials
Applications of diffusion; Mechanisms for diffusion in solids; Diffusion and materials processing

Chapter 4 - Solidification, Crystal defects
Solidification in metals; Solidification in single crystal; Metallic solid solutions; Crystal defects; Stress and deformation; Mechanical properties

Chapter 5 – Solid solutions and phase diagrams
Isomorphous binary systems; Non-equilibrium solidification of metallic alloys; Ternary phase diagram; Eutetic phase diagrams

3rd Unit: Properties, applications, innovation and new technologies
Chapter 6 – Polymer materials
Polymerization reactions; Crystallinity and stereo-isomerism in thermoplastics; Thermoplastics processing; Elastomers; Plastic deformation and strengthening; Materials selection for engineering

Chapter 7 – Steels and Cast irons
Designations and Classification of steels; Heat treatments; Chemical and electrochemical corrosion of metals; Types of corrosion; Corrosion control

Chapter 8 – Nonferrous alloys

Chapter 9 – Ceramic materials

Chapter 10 – Composites and nanostructured materials
Composites:teamwork and synergy in materials; Charcateristics of fiber-reinforced materials; Structure and properties of carbon nanotubes; Carbon nanotubes production and growth; Applications

Chapter 11 – Construction Materials
Types of materials; structure and properties.

Chapter 12 - Optical properties and superconductor materials
The electromagnetic spectrum; Interaction of photons with one material; Examples of emission; Photonic Systems and superconductor materials; Applications.

Mandatory literature

Askeland, Donald R.; The science and engineering of materials. ISBN: 0-534-55396-6

Complementary Bibliography

Smith, William F.; Principios de ciência e engenharia dos materiais. ISBN: 972-8298-68-4
Fortes, M. Amaral 340; Materiais dois mil. ISBN: 972-8469-23-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

1. Theoretical classes.
2. Theoretical-Practical classes, to present and solve specific problems.

Software

Office XP

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Technological sciences > Technology > Materials technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	56,00
Home work #1	Trabalho escrito	2,00		2006-10-23
Home work #2	Trabalho escrito	12,00		2006-11-27
Examination	Exame
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

There are no alternative frequency criteria (cf. Art. 4, item 3d).

Calculation formula of final grade

Home work (50%)
Written examination (50%)

Examinations or Special Assignments

N/A.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

N/A.

Classification improvement

Written examination with an optional oral exam..

Observations

Any occurrence falling out these regulations should be submitted to the prime responsible of the subject matter and handled within the regulations in existence.

Language of instruction: Portuguese.