Course detail

Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials

FSI-WSIAcad. year: 2018/2019

Course Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials familiarises students with metallic materials used in engineering applications in mechanical engineering, automotive and aerospace industries. Teaching focuses on the relationship between production, processing, chemical composition and structure of materials and their properties and use. The course focuses on the description of the influence of controlled processes for the production of molded steel in their structure and properties, structural steel, welding steels with higher yield strength, micro-alloyed steels, high strength steel, corrosion resistant, heat resistant steels, tool steels, and cast irons and to alloys of titanium, nickel, cobalt, copper, aluminum and magnesium.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Rudolf Foret, CSc.

Department

Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (ÚMVI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The study of this subject should help to choose the materials (metal and nonmetallic) and use them in practice in mechanical and automotiv engineering and also in aeronautics.

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have general knowledge of physics and chemistry acquired at basic bachelor´s study program. They should have the basic knowledge of technological processes of iron and non-iron metals and their alloys, i.e. basic knowledge of metallurgy, foundry, welding, cutting, forming and heat treatment of metals and alloys, and knowledge of the subject "Ferrous materials".

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: active participation in lessons. Successful completion of control tests regarding the presented topics, while at least one control test has to be classified better than “F” (re-sit terms will be set by the teacher by the end of the exam period). The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part is focused on four of the main topics presented in the lectures. In the oral part of the exam a student answers additional and complementary questions.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge necessary to choose and use constructional and tool metal and nonmatallic materials for special application in order to reach utility properties in this area. The course is a follow-up to the following courses: "Introduction to Material Science", "Structure and Properties of Materials" and "Non- ferrous Materials" and "Metal materials" . It is intended to deepen and widen the acquired knowledge in the area of engineering applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is compulsory, as well as working our a written assignment. Absence from seminars may be compensated for by the agreement with the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ASHBY, F.M., JONES, D.R.H. Engineering Materials I., II. (EN)
ASKELAND,D.R., PHULÉ,P.P.: The Science and Engineering of Materials (EN)
OHRING, M. Engineering Materials Science (EN)
W.Callister,Jr: Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley and sons, Inc. 1994

Recommended reading

Femunt,P., Krejčík, J., Podrábský, T.: Nástrojové oceli, Dům techniky Brno, 1994
Fremunt,P., Podrábský, T.: Konstrukční oceli, CERM Brno, 1996
Ptáček a kol.: Nauka o materiálu II, CERM Brno, 1999

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2A-P Master's

    branch M-MTI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Pavel Doležal, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Manufacturing and processing of steel, designation systems for steels,
2. Non-alloy steels - quality steels
3. Non-alloy steels - special steels
4. Alloy steels - quality steels I
5. Alloy steels - quality steels II
6. Alloy steels - special steels I
7. Alloy steels - special steels II
8. Cast irons, white irons
9. Titanium alloys
10. Nickel and cobalt alloys
11. Cooper and zinc alloys
12. Alluminium and magnesium alloys
13. Unconventional methods of production and materials processing