Materials Characterization

Code:

EMG0018

Acronym:

CM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technology and Applied Sciences

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://www.fe.up.pt/si/FICHA_DISCIPLINA.confirmacao?p_cad_codigo=EMG0018&p_ano_lectivo=2011/2012&p_periodo=2S
Responsible unit:	Mining Engineering Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EMG	12	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	2	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide general knowledge about different types of metallic and non metallic materials. Ornamental stones and industrial minerals will be focused in more detail. KNOWLEDGE : - Acquire general knowledge about the different kind of metallic and non metallic materials; - Know the properties and learn how to perform laboratory tests in order to achieve materials characterization; - Know the basic properties of different materials and their major applications; - Know how to "read" standard laboratory tests documents. COMPREHENSION - Make a connection between materials composition and structure with their properties; - Understand materials application based on their properties ; - Identify the general processes of production of different types of raw materials; - Identify materials basic properties. APPLICATION: - Using the knowledge acquired to carry out specific laboratory tests (standardized); - Type laboratory reports, in accordance with standards requests; - Research, documents production and oral presentation in order to develop students' public presentation and written and verbal communication skills. ANALYSIS: - Identify and make a decision of possible applications for a given material, based on their characterization; - Implement tests for CE mark certification.

Learning outcomes and competences

Using the knowledge acquired to carry out specific laboratory tests (standardized);
Type laboratory reports, in accordance with standards requests;
Research, documents production and oral presentation in order to develop students' public presentation and written and verbal communication skills.Identify and make a decision of possible applications for a given material, based on their characterization;
Implement tests for CE mark certification.

Working method

Presencial

Program

BASIC CONCEPTS: - Materials science and engineering; - Classification of materials; - Metallic Materials; - Non-metallic materials; - Ceramic Materials; - Polymeric Materials - Composite Materials; - Semiconductor Materials; - Bio-materials.

PROPERTIES AND LABORATORY TESTS: - Properties and mechanical characterization: - Stress and Strain behavior (tension tests, compression tests, shear and torsional tests,; - Hardness behavior; - Impact behavior; - Electrical properties; - Chemical properties; - Industrial minerals and ornamental stones characterization tests tests; - Standardization, methodology and tests for CE mark certification.

MATERIALS STRUCTURE CRYSTALLINE : - Crystalline and noncrystalline materials (amorphous phases); - Metallic Phases and their properties; - Impure Phases; - Single-Phase Metals; - Metals Deformation; - Metals Rupture (crack initiation and propagation); - Ternary Phase Diagrams.

INDUSTRIAL MINERALS AND ORNAMENTAL STONES (Mineralogy, Technology Exploration and Treatment, Applications, Market, Environmental Concerns, Sector in Portugal): - Sands; - Limestone; - Diamond; - Diatom; - Evaporites; - Gypsum; - Rock salt; - Feldspar; - Quartz (Silicon source); - Ornamental; - Raw materials Ceramics; - Nepheline syenite. - Aggregate;

Ciruclar economy - concept and ways of applications.

Mandatory literature

António Moura; José Lopes Velho; Recursos Geológicos de Portugal, Palimage Editora, 2012
Smith, William F.; Principios de ciência e engenharia dos materiais. ISBN: 972-8298-68-4
José Lopes Velho; Mineralogia industrial. ISBN: 972-757-331-2
Davim, J. P.; Ensaios mecânicos e tecnológicos
Ashby, Michael; Materials. ISBN: 978-0-7506-8391-3
William D. Callister, Jr. ; with special contribution by David G. Rethwisch; Materials science and engineering. ISBN: 978-0-471-73696-7

Complementary Bibliography

Mercier, Jean P.; Introduction à la science des matériaux. ISBN: 2-88074-402-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Exposition; Demonstration; Brainstorming; Specific problems to solve; Laboratory work (standardized tests); Field trips.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Geological engineering
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Natural resources management

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	70,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	110,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho laboratorial	13,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students have to attend, at least, 75% of the theoretical-practical and practical classes taught.

Calculation formula of final grade

30% laboratory work (TL) (include s all laboratory reports and field trips reports) + 70% assessment tests (TE)

NF = 0.3 TL + 0.7 TE

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Theoric exam plus all laboratory works and research work. Practical component of this course must be done during regular school period.

Classification improvement

Global Exam.

Observations

The non-delivery of any of the laboratory work is eliminatory, because they are carried out sequentially.

To obtain approval it is necessary to obtain a positive average classification in the evaluation tests and positive mean in the laboratory component.

Any questions raised in this form can be clarified by the responsible of this course.

Individual reports of laboratory classes will be delivered via Moodle, a week after its completion, being penalized if delivered out of schedule.