Materials

Code:

EIG0013

Acronym:

M

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Instance: 2007/2008 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Metallurgy, Materials and Technological Processes Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Engineering and Industrial Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LGEI	0	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	3	6	6	70	160
MIEIG	123	Plano de estudos de transiçao para 2006/07	3	-	6	70	160
		Syllabus since 2006/2007	2	-	6	70	160

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main objective of this discipline is to give engineering students a broad introduction about for the main types of enginneering materials. Metallic alloys, both ferrous and non-ferrous, are studied. Polymers including thermoplastic, thermoset and elastomers are also studied. Synthesis, processing and applications of ceramic materials will be examined and ways of improving the toughness of these materials will be discussed.

Program

Introduction to the main groups ogf engineeing materials: metals, polymers and ceramics. Advantages and limitations of each group. Criteria for materials selection. Ferrous alloys: steels and cast irons. Construction steels: mechanical behaviour, heat and thermochemical treatments.Hardness and toughness of tool steels. Stainless steels: structural types, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Non-ferous alloys: mechanical properties and haet treatments. Cooper alloys, Aluminium alloys, Zinc and Magnesium alloys. Introduction to the study of polimeric materials. Relationship bettwen structure and mechanical properties. Commercial types of polymers. Manufacturing processes for polymers and polymer based composites. General properties and applications of ceramics. Synthesis and processing of ceramic powders.

Mandatory literature

Smith, William F.; Principios de ciência e engenharia dos materiais. ISBN: 972-8298-68-4
Askeland, Donald R.; The science and engineering of materials. ISBN: 0-534-55396-6

Complementary Bibliography

Ashby, Michael F.; Engineering materials 2. ISBN: 0-08-032532-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

This discipline includes practical classes with main objectives as follows:
1 - Presentation and comparison of main groups of metallic construction materials
2 - Experimental work on how to use mettallugy tools and materials testing.
3 - Experimental work on the influence of microstructure on the mechanical behaviour of metallic materials.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	70,00
Exam	Exame	2,00		2008-02-15
Experimental Studies	Trabalho escrito	40,00		2007-12-14
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Study	Estudo autónomo	50	2007-12-21
	Total:	50,00

Eligibility for exams

75% of class attendance

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Mark = 30% Experimental Work + 70% Written Examination

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Final Exam

Classification improvement

Final Exam