Aluminium Alloys

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Cycles of Study/Courses

Last updated on 2015-09-30.

Fields changed: Calculation formula of final grade, Componentes de Avaliação e Ocupação, Melhoria de classificação, Avaliação especial, Melhoria de classificação, Tipo de avaliação, Componentes de Avaliação e Ocupação, Avaliação especial, Melhoria de classificação, Avaliação especial, Componentes de Avaliação e Ocupação, Melhoria de classificação, Avaliação especial, Componentes de Avaliação e Ocupação

Teaching language

Objectives

This topic aims the presentation, discussion and searching of new routes and objectives of the main topics about aluminium alloy processing and properties of different families and classes. It aims to deepening the knowledge, discussion, about the alternative routes to extract aluminium from ores, aluminium families, relationship between properties and manufacturing processing, surface treatments and common end use markets.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student will learn the relationship between aluminium alloy properties, process manufacturing, and end uses. Also focus will be given on the environmental impact of the process and use, selection and presentation the manufacture processes which enable to achieve higher service performance. Students will critically analyse bibliographic and any other information source. During the practical component they will also enhance the communication and collaboration team work

Working method

Program

Minerals and industrial alternatives to manufacture aluminium alloys. Environmental impact and common and use markets. Manufacture processes from liquid and solid processes: plastic deformation, machining, welding and metal casting. Common heat treatments and final properties. Hardening of aluminium alloys. Corrosion processes and protection treatments.

Mandatory literature

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical component - based on classes at http://www.alueurope.eu/talat/. From there each student shall prepare a class to talk about some specific subject. Practical component - each group of two students will develop a short research project, which will be presented and discussed, and a poster should also be delivered.

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Evaluation Type

Assessment Components

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Eligibility for exams

A successful presentation of the thematic topic, short research work and presentation enable to get an average of 10 (50%)

Calculation formula of final grade

a. Theoretical part - 50%, thematic class presentation 40%; Examination 60%.
b. Practical part 50% - project development 30%, Report - Poster 40%, presentation and discussion 30%.

Examinations or Special Assignments

For those who miss to get a 50% average have to make a final a practical research work, in one week, which shall be presented and discussed.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Practical research work a delivery of a tematic report  in two week time

Classification improvement

Examination test