Basics of Materials Technology Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The participants are able to describe the micro and macro molecular structures’ effect on materials characteristics and behavior and are able to describe the special features of each material. The participants are able to describe the most common material testing methods.The participants are able to describe challenges and solutions of sustainable use and recycling of materials.

Content

The students familiarise themselves with materials characterisation and with the effects of materials properties on material processing and selection. The students learn to execute tensile test. The students increase they understanding of sustainability and circular economy of plastics.

Issues: material groups, terms and concepts, standards, mechanical testing, stress and strain curve, test methods for simulating ageing, thermal analysis, laboratory tests, analysis and reporting, sustainability, resource efficiency and circular economy of plastics.