Introduction to Materials Engineering II

Code:

EMM0011

Acronym:

IEMA2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEMM	37	Syllabus since 2006/2007	1	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Justification: This is the first discipline of the course regarding the science and engineering of ceramics and polymers, and is centred on the study of the fundamental concepts of these materials that govern their industrial applications. Objectives This subject aims at attaining the following objectives: a) to study the basic concepts of ceramics and polymers b) to identify and study their crystalline and non-crystalline structures and the physical and chemical factors that are involved in the formation of such structures c) to analyse the main physical and chemical properties of these materials and d) to establish relationships among processing, structure and properties. Knowledge and competences - Identify and interpret the structural basic principles of ceramics and polymers - Knowledge on the fundamental concepts of these materials, in which concerns their structure, processing methods and properties. - Identify, interpret and solve exercises related to structure and properties of ceramics and polymers.

Learning outcomes and competences

The most important knowledge and competences results may be summarized as follows:

- To understand the relationships among structure, processing methods and properties of the obtained products.

 

- Identify, interpret and solve exercises related to structures and properties of ceramics and polymers.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

It is necessary the basic knowledge on mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Program

CERAMIC MATERIALS. Basic principles. Classification. Properties and  applications. Crystalline and non-crystalline structures. Definitions and fundamentals. Transformation temperatures. Viscosity. Crystallization. Processing and Properties. Basic concepts of ceramic processing. Heat–treatments. Sintering. Traditional ceramics. Engineering ceramics. Mechanical properties of ceramics. Influence of microstructural parameters. Fast fracture. Fracture toughness. Fatigue. Thermal properties. Abrasives. Refractory ceramics. Electrical properties. POLIMERIC MATERIALS. Basic definitions and nomenclature. Classification. Polymers science. Polymerisation reactions. Structure of polymers. Homopolymers and Copolymers. Polymerisation methods. Crystallinity and Isomerism. Processing and Properties. Thermoplastics. Engineering thermoplastics. Thermosets. Elastomers. Mechanical strength. Deformation mechanisms. Fracture and Creep. Materials selection.

Mandatory literature

William F. Smith; Principles of materials science and engineering. ISBN: 0-07-100936-1
Michael F. Ashby, David R. H. Jones; Engineering materials 2. ISBN: 0-08-032532-7
Cid Silveira; Shiroyuki Oniki; Propriedades dos materiais cerâmicos

Complementary Bibliography

António S. Pouzada e Carlos A. Bernardo; Introdução à Engenharia de Polímeros

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodology allows students to actively participate in the knowledge acquisition in close collaboration with teacher. It is usual practice that students are questioned by the teacher during subject exposition, put questions and give their opinion. Slide projection is the main means used by teacher.
In the practical component the students perform between 5 and 6 study visits to companies in the Metallurgy and Materials sector and RDI centers, as an attempt to get a global knowledge of the scope of the course in the market. In the practical component students also solve theoretical problems and the remaining classes are laboratory classes. This academic year, due to Covid-19, it was not possible to carry out the practical laboratory component or the study visits that were scheduled.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho de campo	15,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	68,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho de campo	28,00
Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The participation in all study visits is a mandatory condition for obtaining attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation formula: 100% of the theoretical component.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The theoretical component is evaluated through a written examination and the laboratory component by theoretical-practical works. This academic year, due to Covid-19, the theoretical component has a weight of 100% in the final grade because it was not possible to carry out the laboratory practical component.

Classification improvement

The final mark may be improved through the requirement of an examination appeal required by students.