Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student:

-knows basics of material testing
-knows properties of common steels, aluminiums, cast irons and where to use them
-knows commonly used plastics and composites
-understands how heat and mechanical treatment affects for steel properties
-knows basics of corrosion prevention
- can use systematic material selection process to find cost-efficient and sustainable material for application

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminiums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Material selection process (cost-efficient, sustainability)
- Plastics and composites
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention

Evaluation scale

H-5