B024535 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

italian

Materials Science and Engineering.
Metallic materials.
Advanced ceramic materials.
Polymeric materials.
Composite materials.
Basic analytical techniques.

W.D. Callister. "Scienza ed Ingegneria dei Materiali." EdiSES editore
• D.R. Askeland, P.P. Fulay, W.J. Wright "Scienza ed Ingegneria dei materiali" Cittàstudi editore
• Alexander, R.D. Rawlings and J.M., Leaver, J.C. Anderson K.D. "Materials Science" Springer
• Dispense fornite dal docente

Knowledge:
The aim of the course is to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of Materials Science and Materials Engineering, for the purposes of Mechanical Engineering, dealing in detail with the study of structure-property correlations in order to define the product-process most suitable for a defined use. The students will be provided with knowledge on the properties of all classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites), on the methods for their determination, on how to get a functionalization for specific applications and on the technological production process.
Applying Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the course of study the student will develop the ability to choose the best material for the desired applications. He will to able to predict physical and chemical processing to be implemented on materials in order to modify the structure to improve its properties. The studend will also be able to predict the controls to be carried out to verify that the materials used meet the desired characateristics.
Making judgements:
On passing the exam, the student should have developed the ability to critically evaluate the analytical data of the mechanical behavior of a material to predict the behavior in work, as well as the ability to interpret the data of the controls for acceptance of a material to be used.
Communications skills:
On passing the exam, the student should have acquired sufficient command of the language, at least as regards the technical terminology. Moreover, the student should have acquired adequate knowledge to understand English texts.

Physics, Chemistry and Applied Chemistry.

The course id divided into a series of oral lessons using front projection transparencies. Depending on their availability, it will be organized course seminaris by external teachers

It's strongly advised to attend the course

The evaluation of the student consists in an oral exam. Topics developed in class are proposed during the exam. The student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topics and succeeded in acquired skills

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Metal materials.
Structure and properties of metallic materials. Mechanical behavior (creep and fatigue).Strengthening.
Ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys.
Special steels. Aluminum alloys. Titanium alloys. Nickel alloys and superalloys.
Production, properties and applications for mechanical engineering.

Ceramic materials.
Structure and properties of ceramic materials. Mechanical behavior and toughening.
Glass. Glass-Ceramics. Advanced ceramics. Applications and production methods. Alumina, Zirconia. TBC. SOFC.

Polymeric materials.
Thermoplastic and thermosetting. Crystallinity. Mechanical behavior, deformation and strengthening. Rheology.
Types of polymeric materials. Synthesis, production and applications.

Composite materials.
Reinforced composites with fillers. Fiber reinforced composites. Fibers for composite materials. Structural composites. Mechanical behavior (models), production and applications

Analytical techniques.
Optical and electronic microscopy.
X-ray diffraction, tribological test. Practice sessions.

Green economy
Sustainability
Technology