Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student will acquire the basic knowledge relating to the different type of materials and to their specific production technologies.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to make proper choices in material selection for a specif application. The students will be able to use the acquired knowledge to analyze and process numerical data.
Making judgements
On passing the exam, the student will develop the ability to critically evaluate the analytical data of the mechanical behavior of material to predict its behavior, as well as the ability to interpret the data of the controls.
Communication skills
On passing the exam, the student should acquire sufficient language property, at least as regards the technical and chemical terminology specific of the course.
Learning skills
Students who take the course will be able to deepen their knowledge in the field of materials by consulting on their own specialized texts or dissemination journals, even outside of the topics covered closely in class.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
INTRODUCTION.
The different class of materials and their main properties.
CERAMIC MATERIALS.
Structure and properties. The raw materials: natural and synthetic powders. The nanopowders. The sintering process: thermodynamic and kinetics aspects The traditional ceramic materials. Advanced ceramic materials and innovative synthesis and processing technologies. Ceramic coating and surface functionalization.
GLASS.
Structure and properties. The glass network formation: technologies to obtain glassy materials.
POLYMERIC AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS.
Structure and properties. Technologies to obtain polymeric and composites materials.
METALLIC MATERIALS.
Structure and properties. Technologies to obtain polymeric and composites materials.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Material Science and Technology
W. Smith e J. Hashemi
McGraw-Hill
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures.
Some educational visits will be organized at the local companies that process the materials under study.
Assessment methods and criteria
The final exam will be organized as follow:
- a written test in order to verify the ability of students to apply what they studied in numerical problems;
- an oral test in order to verify the knowledge of the different classes of materials studied and their characteristics and properties, and how these constrain the production process.
Written examination consists of 6 exercises/questions to each of which are assigned up to 5 points. Students who gained at least 18/30 in the written examination may apply to take an oral supplementation (which will account for 50% of the final grade), or verbalize the mark of the written test.
Other information
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