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MTT011 Materials Science and Engineering

MTT011 Materialteknik, SP4, 2023/2024, 7.5 HEC

The course is offered by the Department of Industrial and Materials Science

Examiner:              Prof. Emmy Yu Cao (EYC)      phone: 031-7721252                                yu.cao@chalmers.se

Details can also be found in a document with the name "course info 2024" under "Files".

 

Aims

The aim of the course is for students to attain a basic understanding of materials science and engineering, in particular the relations between the structure, properties and processing of materials. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their profession as engineers should be able to participate in discussions regarding materials selection and choices of processing methods for materials. Materials encountered in the course are polymeric materials, metals and ceramics, primarily for engineering purposes.

 

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe how different kinds of materials (polymers, ceramics and metallic materials) are structured in terms of atomic bonding and crystal structure and also describe how the structure will affect some of their properties.
2. Describe how the mechanical properties of the materials above can be influenced via a change of the (micro)structure and be able to relate that change to the specific strengthening mechanism.
3. Apply phase diagrams and TTT/CCT diagrams; to read them and from the diagram predict the microstructure after different heat treatments.

4. Choose suitable manufacturing or heat treatment methods aiming for specific material properties and microstructure and discuss the choices of criteria to reach a good result.
5. Understand the mechanical properties of the material and their relation to product functions.

1. Obtain preliminary knowledge of other materials; Be able to execute an elementary materials selection.
2. Introduce the analyses and evaluate the role of geometrical (product design) aspects in materials selection.
3. Make a reflection regarding materials selection for an industrial product with the perspective of environmental sustainability.

 

Contents

The course starts with basic materials science, aiming to understand the correlation of the structure, the properties and the choice of manufacturing and heat treatment technology. The different material groups are polymers, metals and ceramics. The course in manufacturing technology is built on this course but is linked closer to the manufacturing of products.

The course contains the following parts:

- Basic materials science:
      Atomic bonding

      Crystal structures

      Defects and diffusion

      Mechanical properties, fracture and failure

      Phase diagrams

-  Metallic Materials

      Phases and microstructures

      Strengthening

      Classification

      Heat treatment

      Properties

      Applications

 

-  Ceramics, glass and carbon materials:

      Structures

      Properties

      Applications

 

-  Polymer, plastics and composite materials:

Structure and characterization

Thermal and chemical properties

Mechanical, electrical and surface properties

      Applications

 

- Other topics:

      Introduction to other materials

      Materials selection in product development

      Sustainability

 

 

Literature

The main literature source is the book:

Donald Askeland, Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering, 4^th edition, SI, Cengage, ISBN 978-1-337-62915-7

 

Organisation and Structure

Examiner:              Prof. Emmy Yu Cao (EYC)      phone: 031-7721252                                yu.cao@chalmers.se

Other lecturers:   Prof Antal Boldizar (AB)                                          antal.boldizar@chalmers.se

Course assistant:   Sahith Kokkirala (1 Ass, övn)                                 sahithk@chalmers.se

                                Ruiqi Chen (lab)                                                      ruiqi@chalmers.se

                                 Sofia Kazi(lab)                                                        sofiakaz@chalmers.se

                                Sajjad Pashazadeh                                                 sajjadp@chalmers.se

                                Ases Akas Mishra:                                                 ases@chalmers.se

                                Ezgi Ceren Boz Noyan (lab)                                 ezgic@chalmers.se

 

Student representatives

TKDES  Emilia Andersson        emilia@familjenandersson.se           

TKDES  Daniel Babic                babic.daniel@hotmail.com   

MPSOF Jakob Persson             jakobper@student.chalmers.se         

TKDES  Teo Sjödin Ström        teostrom@live.se                   

TKDES  Embla Uv                     embla.olssonuv@gmail.com

 

Student Administration of department (mainly for exam and general enquiries):

Hanije Safakar                        phone 031-7721265            e-mail: hanije@chalmers.se

 

The course includes about 25 lectures, 9 tutorials including group discussions, three experimental classes (Computer-based lab Matter, Optical microscopy and Structure and properties of polymeric materials), one industrial visit and one project. Labs, group discussions, industrial visit and projects are compulsory.

 

Examination

Passing the course requires passing the final written exam and some other activities.

The written exam is based on materials from both teachings as well as the book on 30th May 2024. Make sure to register for the exam in due time according to what is written in the Study Portal. The exam is formulated in English. Permitted aids are a dictionary and a Chalmers approved calculator. The grading will be as follows: 3 > 40% (20 out of 50), 4 > 60% (30 out of 50), 5 > 80% (37.5 out of 50). Passing the written exam qualifies for 6 credit units.

Getting all laboratory sessions and projects approved, participating in group discussions and the industrial visit qualifies for 1.5 credit units.

 

Course home page

Handouts from lectures, the latest version of the document, news about lectures etc can be found on the course home page at:

https://chalmers.instructure.com/courses/28869

 

Basic info on the course is available on:

https://www.student.chalmers.se/sp/course?course_id=36684

 

Laboratory sessions

Booking of labs can be done at the course homepage from the second week the course starts. It is important to show up at booked times! Note that you must prepare yourself in advance in order to clarify the lab within the lab time and get approved. Please be there on time!

 

Lab1 (2h): Optical microstructure of steels;

Lab2 (2h): Structure and properties of polymeric materials;

Lab3 (2h): Introduction of computer-based CES EduPack - a set of texts and software tools for materials and manufacturing processes.

 

Group assignment

Participating in a group assignment is compulsory. You will form a group of a maximum of 5 participants. Each group will have its own scientific/technical topic related to the contents of the course. The topic will be among some pre-defined topics of industrial/technical relevance (informed later in the course). The result of the group assignment should be communicated in a final seminar presentation. No written report is required.

 

Quizzes

You will find quiz questions in the form of multiple choices from the course webpage.

Schedule

The enclosed schedule (next page) is preliminary and may be revised depending on circumstances. Updated information will be communicated via the course webpage. Acronyms: L = Lecture, E = Excises and group discussion
Week Weekday Date Time Type Contents Chapter Room Teacher W12 Tuesday 19/3 8:00-9:45 L Introduction & Atomic structure 1, 2 EB EYC W12 Thursday 21/3 8:00-9:45 L Atomic structure, Crystal structure 2, 3 EB EYC W12 Friday 22/3 8:00-9:45 L Crystal structure 3 EC EYC W12 Friday 22/3 10:00-11:45 L Imperfections 4 EC EYC                   w13 Monday 25/3 15:15-17:00 E Atomic structure, Crystal structure, imperfections 2, 3, 4 EB TA:s w13 Tuesday 26/3 8:00-9:45 L Diffusion 5 EB EYC w13 Wednesday 27/3 8:00-9:45 L Mechanical properties I 6 EB EYC w13 Wednesday 27/3 10:00-11:45 E Group discussion 1, Imperfections & diffusion 4, 5 EA EYC TA:s                   W15 Monday 8/4 8:00-9:45 L Mechanical properties II 7 ED EYC W15 Tuesday 9/4 8:00-9:45 L Strain Hardening and Annealing 8 EB EYC W15 Wednesday 10/4 10:00-11:45 E Group discussion 2, Mechanical properties 6, 7 ED EYC TA:s w15 Thursday 11/4 8:00-09:45 L Principles of Solidification 9 EA EYC w15 Friday 12/4 8:00-09:45 L Solid Solutions and Phase Equilibrium 10 EB EYC                   W16 Monday 15/4 15:15-17:00 E Group discussion 3, Strain Hardening and Annealing; Solidification 8, 9 EB EYC TA:s w16 Wednesday 17/4 8:00-09:45 L Dispersion Strengthening and Eutectic Phase Diagrams 11 EB EYC w16 Thursday 18/4 8:00-09:45 L Dispersion Strengthening by Phase Transformations and Heat Treatment 12 EB EYC w16 Friday 19/4 8:00-09:45 L Heat Treatment of Steels 13 EB    EYC                   w17 Monday 22/4 15:15-17:00 E Group discussion 4, Solid Solutions and Phase Diagram 10, 11 EB EYC TA:s w17 Tuesday 23/4 8:00-9:45 L Nonferrous Alloys 14 EB EYC w17 Tuesday 23/4 10:00-11:45 E Group discussion 5, Phase Transformations 12 EB EYC TA:s w17 Wednesday 24/4 8:00-9:45 L Ceramic Materials 15 EB EYC w17 Thursday 25/4 8:00-9:45 L Polymer material -Introduction and general character 16 ED AB w17 Friday 26/4 8:00-9:45 L Polymer material – Structure, thermal properties and thermoplastics 16 EB AB W17 Friday 26/4 10:00-11:45 E Group discussion 6, Heat Treatment,  Nonferrous Alloys & Ceramics 13, 14, 15 EB EYC TA:s                   W18 Monday 29/4 8:00-9:45 L Polymer material – Thermosets and rubbers, mechanical properties 17 EB AB W18 Monday 29/4 10:00-11:45 lab Lab1 group 1   Be informed TA:s w18 Thursday 2/5 8:00-9:45 lab Lab1 group 2   Be informed TA:s W18 Thursday 2/5 10:00-11:45 lab Lab1 group 3   Be informed TA:s w18 Friday 3/5 8:00-9:45 L Polymer material – Processing and composite 17 EB AB w18 Friday 3/5 10:00-11:45 Lab Lab1 group 4   Be informed TA:s                   W19 Monday 6/5 8:00-9:45 L Materials selection   EB EYC W19 Monday 6/5 10:00-11:45 Lab Lab2 group 1   Be informed TA:s W19 Monday 6/5 13:15-15:00 E Polymer material I   ML11 TA:s W19 Monday 6/5 15:15-17:00 Lab Lab2 group 2   Be informed TA:s W19 Tuesday 7/5 8:00-9:45 L Role of geometrical aspects   EB EYC W19 Tuesday 7/5 10:00-11:45 Lab Lab2 group 3   Be informed   W19 Wednesday 8/5 8:00-9:45 L Materials selection for a sustainable future;   EB AB W19 Wednesday 8/5 10:00-11:45 Lab Lab2 group 4   Be informed TA:s                   V20 Monday 13/5 8:00-9:45 Lab Lab2 group 5   Be informed TA:s W20 Monday 13/5 10:00-11:45 E Polymer material II 17 EB TA:s W20 Monday 13/5 13:15-15:00 Lab Lab3 group 1   Be informed TA:s W20 Monday 13/5 15:15-17:00 Lab Lab3 group 2   Be informed TA:s W20 Tuesday 14/5 8:00-12:00   Study visit   Be informed EYC W20 Wednesday 15/5 8:00-9:45 L Spare   EB EYC W20 Friday 17/5 8:00-9:45 L Presentations   EB EYC&AB                   W21 Tuesday 21/5 8:00-9:45 L Old exams   ED EYC W21 Tuesday 21/5 10:00-11:00 L Questions   ED AB