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Metallic Materials
| Code: | L.EMAT026 | Acronym: | MM |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Science and Technology of Materials |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Materials Engineering |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.EMAT | 53 | Syllabus | 3 | - | 6 | 65 | 162 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students with specific knowledge about the different types of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys available in the market. The emphasis on processing, the relationship between properties and applications and recycling potential contributes to the development of students' skills in material selection and processing.
Learning outcomes and competences
The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the different metallic alloys available in the market. It is also expected for students to understand how the structure determines the properties of metal alloys and how processing techniques and heat treatments can be used to change structures and properties. By attending this course, students should be able to:
1) distinguish the main metallic alloys; 2) be able to discuss the most relevant properties to the applications of the alloys;
3) describe the most important processing techniques and heat treatments for the studied alloys;
4) know the alloys relative price in comparison with other materials;
5) develop the experimental group work autonomously, through the management of tasks and time that enables them to successfully accomplish their tasks;
6) develop oral and written communication skills.
Working method
PresencialProgram
Introduction to ferrous alloys.
Very low carbon structural steels; features; steel sheet manufacturing sequence.
Hardening mechanisms of low carbon steels. Low and medium carbon unalloyed steels. Low and medium carbon alloy steels. Ultra-high strength steels.
Tool steels; properties, characteristics, classification and selection procedure. Heat treatment of tool steels.
Stainless steels; general characteristics and classification. Ferritic, martensitic, austenitic and duplex stainless steels; properties and applications.
Lamellar, nodular and white cast irons; characteristics, heat treatments and applications.
Introduction to non-ferrous alloys. Comparison of properties and characteristics of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper and nickel alloys. Occurrence and extraction . Primary production and recycling. Characteristics of cast and wrought alloys. Role of solute elements in alloy properties. Heat treatments and hardening mechanisms. Chemical composition, properties and applications of the most important alloys.
Mandatory literature
Smith, William Fortuna; Structure and properties of engineering alloys. ISBN: 0-07-59172-5George Krauss; Steels: Processing, Structure, and Performance, ASM International, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-62708-083-5
Complementary Bibliography
Charles R. Brooks; Heat Treatment: Structure and Properties of Nonferrous Alloys, ASM International, 1982. ISBN: 978-0871701381-; ASM Handbook Volume 4E: Heat Treating of Nonferrous Alloys, George E. Totten. ISBN: 978-1-62708-112-2
Comments from the literature
Students have access to presentations prepared by teachers on the different topics of the syllabus.Teaching methods and learning activities
In theoretical-practical classes, the topics of the syllabus are presented through slide projection and the discussion of the subjects and practical industrial cases is promoted. The emphasis given to the relationship between the subjects covered and those of other curricular units, such as Heat Treatments, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Foundations and Complements of Materials Science, allows the consolidation of the acquired knowledge.
In practical laboratory classes, students, organized in groups, plan experimental work based on bibliographic research on topics under study, perform the experiments, prepare a report that they present and discuss in class. The bibliographic research, the planning, the implementation of the experimental group work and the visit of an industrial unit of production of metallic materials should provide the development of the critical capacity and the integration of the learned subjects. The oral presentation and discussion of the results of the experimental work allows students to reinforce their argumentation and communication skills.
A field trip to an industrial unit is planned to observe and know the processing of alloys in specific products.
In practical laboratory classes, students, organized in groups, plan experimental work based on bibliographic research on topics under study, perform the experiments, prepare a report that they present and discuss in class. The bibliographic research, the planning, the implementation of the experimental group work and the visit of an industrial unit of production of metallic materials should provide the development of the critical capacity and the integration of the learned subjects. The oral presentation and discussion of the results of the experimental work allows students to reinforce their argumentation and communication skills.
A field trip to an industrial unit is planned to observe and know the processing of alloys in specific products.
The final evaluation is calculated as follows: 60% theoretical component (average 4 compulsory written tests) + 40% practical component .
For approval, a minimum grade of 7 values is required in the theoretical component
keywords
Technological sciences > Technology > Production technologyTechnological sciences > Technology > Materials technology
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese | 40,00 |
| Teste | 60,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese | 20,00 |
| Estudo autónomo | 62,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 62,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 12,00 |
| Trabalho de campo | 6,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.
Calculation formula of final grade
Four tests about the theoretical –practical component: 60% of the final grade. Practical component with 40% of the final grade.
For approval, a minimum grade of 7 values is required in the theoretical component
Examinations or Special Assignments
Students who did not attend classes have to do a written exam (60% of the final grade) and an assignment (40% of the final grade), to be delivered before the exam and it has a deadline of five days. For approval, a minimum grade of 7 values in the exam is required.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Students who did not attend classes have to do a written exam (60% of the final grade) and an assignment (40% of the final grade), to be delivered before the exam and it has a deadline of five days.
Students who attended classes can improve their grades by attending a written exam, which substitutes the theorical-practical component of the final grade (60%).
Classification improvement
Students can improve their grades by attending a written exam, which substitutes the theorical-practical component of the final grade (60%).
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