Materials for Engineering
1
2017-2018
01015657
Engineering Sciences
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
4.5
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Introduction to Materials.
Teaching Methods
The theoretical is followed by theoretical and practical classes, where the applications of each types of materials used in the manufacture of various components / systems are presented. After this exhibition, the student has to solve, individually, a test with ten questions, each with five options. The test duration is 15 to 20 minutes and it is corrected before the next class. This methodology allows the student and teacher to understand what or which points of the course are not well understood, and during the first 15 minutes the following class, the most problematic issues are reviewed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the different materials used in engineering is one of the main specific skills required for an engineer. In order to be able to intervene in the production and processing of materials as in the conception and development of engineering projects, the engineer must have comprehensive knowledge not only about the nature of the different types of materials, but also a precise and quantitative knowledge of the properties of each material. This discipline aims to provide expertise on structure / properties / processing / performance of various materials, emphasizing the technological and economic aspects that should govern its application in engineering components.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Metallic Materials
Ferrous alloys
Iron and steel production; Thermal treatment of carbon steels; mechanical properties; Linked steels: alloy elements and their influence on heat treatment; Stainless steel; Cast iron: properties and types.
Nonferrous alloys
Aluminum alloys: properties and applications; Copper alloys; Magnesium , titanium and nickel alloys; Alloys for unconventional applications.
Non-metallic materials
Ceramics
Types; Mechanical Properties; Ceramic as abrasives; Thermal properties; Coating; Nanomaterials and ceramics
Polymers
Types and general aspects; Temperatures essential for processing and application; Plastics; Main thermoplastics and thermosets; Engineering thermoplastics; Applications; Processing; Deformation mechanisms and plastic hardening; Creep and fracture in polymeric materials
Composites
Type reinforcements; polymeric fibers; ceramic fibers and glass; Type arrays; Properties.
Head Lecturer(s)
Maria Teresa Freire Vieira
Assessment Methods
Continous Assessment
Frequency: 40.0%
Mini Tests: 60.0%
Final Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
W.F. Smith, Princípios de Ciência e Engenharia dos Materiais, McGraw-Hill, 1998.