Materials Engineering II
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Science and Technology of Materials |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
L.EMAT |
29 |
Syllabus |
1 |
- |
4,5 |
52 |
121,5 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The main objectives are: to study the basic concepts about ceramics and polymers, to identify the structure (crystalline and non-crystalline) of these materials and the physical and chemical factors that condition it, to analyse the main properties of these materials and to establish relationships between the structure and properties. Students should acquire skills to identify and interpret the structures of ceramic and polymeric materials and to know the fundamental concepts of these materials with regard to their structure and properties.
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. General principles. Classification. Properties and applications. Crystalline and non-crystalline structures. Definitions and fundamentals. Heat treatments. Traditional and engineering ceramics. Mechanical properties. Influence of microstructural parameters. Fragile fracture. Fracture toughness. Thermal properties. Abrasive. Refractories. Electrical properties. Polymeric materials. Basic definitions and nomenclature. Classification. Polymer science. Monomers and Polymers. Polymerization reactions. Polymerization degree and average molecular weight. Homopolymers and copolymers. Polymerization methods. Crystallinity and Isomerism. Engineering Thermoplastics. Thermosetting. Elastomers. Mechanical resistance. Deformation mechanisms.
Mandatory literature
William D. Callister, Jr;
Materials science and engineering. ISBN: 0-471-30568-5
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. The experimental component of the subject is essentially composed of laboratory works, resolutions of practical examples and visits to industrial companies and R&D units.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Exame |
70,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
30,00 |
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
Students must obtain a minimum score of 10 points in the weighted sum of the theoretical and practical components.
Calculation formula of final grade
The exam on the theoretical-practical component has a weight of 70% in the final grade and an exam carried out on the practical component have a weight of 30%.
Final grade: 70% of the Theoretical Exam + 30% of the Practical Exam.
Examinations or Special Assignments
Not applicable
Internship work/project
Not applicable
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
The theoretical component is evaluated through a final exam, and the classification is weighted with the classification of the practical component obtained in the practical exam.
Classification improvement
The theoretical component is evaluated through a final exam, and the classification is weighted with the classification of the obtained practical component.