Materials Engineering II

Code:

L.EMAT010

Acronym:

EM II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Metallurgy, Materials and Technological Processes Section
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	33	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

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.