Materials Science Laboratories II

Code:

EMM0026

Acronym:

LABO2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Engineering Sciences
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Metallurgy Section
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	17	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	4	42	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The objective of this laboratory classes is to provide students with hands on experience with course concepts and with the opportunity to explore test methods. Students select experimental testing conditions, for different materials, and performed the tests and, also, plan and conduct differential scanning calorimetric experiments.
In addition, students are expected to: understand the importance of laboratory safety standards; develop experimental and data analysis skills; through team group practice collaborative problem solving and develop reporting skills (written and oral).

Program

1. Introduction to laboratory practices.
Properties of engineering materials. Determination of materials properties.

2. Quality and safety standards in laboratory practice.
Rules and basic safety standards in laboratory. Good laboratory practices.
Rules and basic safety standards in laboratory.
Rules and basic safety standards in laboratory. Waste management aspects.

3. Mechanical tests
- Tensile strength and hardness
- Charpy impact
- Wearing
Determination of material properties by treating results. Analysis of experimental results. Presentation of test results.

4. Calorimetry techniques
Tests of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA). Test planning and transformation point determination. Gathering, treatment and analysis of data. Presentation of experimental results.

5. Rules to write and present technical reports. Report structure. Treatment, analysis and presentation of experimental results.

Mandatory literature

Norma EN ISO 6507-1:2005 (Ed. 2), Metallic materials. Vickers hardness test. Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1:2005).
Norma EN ISO 6508-1:2005 (Ed. 2), Metallic materials. Rockwell hardness test. Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, N, T)
ASTM International; Standard test method for wear testing with a pin-on-disk apparatus
Norma: NP EN 10002-1:2006 (Ed. 2), Materiais metálicos. Ensaio de tracção. Parte 1: Método de ensaio à temperatura ambiente. , 2006
Norma: NP EN ISO 6506-1, Materiais metálicos. Ensaios de dureza Brinell Parte 1: Método de ensaio., 2009

Teaching methods and learning activities

Short tutorials introduce students to test methods and results analysis. Teams plan the work and perform the tests accordingly to international standards. After analyzing the results, students are expected to write a report and prepare an oral presentation.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	42,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Planning and executing all the laboratory tests. Presentation of written reports on result analysis of the tests.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Grade = Practical assignments (60%) + Tests (40%)
Practical assignments: planning and execution of tests, writing, presenting and discussing reports.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Laboratory tests and exam
Final Grade= practical assignment (60%) + written exam (40%)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Laboratory tests and exam
Final Grade= practical assignment (60%) + written exam (40%)

Classification improvement

Students can only improve their grades by attending this course unit again.