73444 - Materials For Industrial Product T

Learning outcomes

At the end of the Course, the student will achieve a basic knowledge for the comprehension of: (a) the basics related to the properties and use of materials; (b) the knowledge related to the chemical and physical properties of the main classes, subsets or particular materials of extensive use; (c) the mechanical behaviour of materials and the use of these properties for the sizing of an object.

Moreover, the student will achieve the basic technological knowledge for the production, development, characterisation and use of polymeric, metallic, vitreous and composite materials, concerning their use, as well as the expertise even in terms of terminology, for an aware and correct use in design.

Course contents

Types and characteristics of materials for design: conventional materials, innovative materials, and sustainable materials.

Metallic materials. Ferrous alloys (carbon steels, special steels, weathering steels (Corten), and cast irons), copper alloys, aluminium alloys, titanium alloys, and advanced alloys: raw materials, manufacturing processes, physical and mechanical properties, applications, durability, and sustainability.

Ceramic materials. Traditional ceramics (porcelain, glass, ceramic tiles, clay bricks, cementitious binders, mortars, and concrete) and innovative sustainable ceramics incorporating recycled materials (alkali-activated materials, geopolymers, CDW): raw materials, manufacturing processes, physical and mechanical properties, applications, recycling, and sustainability.

Polymeric materials. Classification, physical and mechanical properties, applications, recycling, and sustainability.

Natural materials. Wood, cork, and biopolymers: classification, physical and mechanical properties, applications, durability, recycling, and sustainability.

Sustainable composite materials. Composites based on natural binders, biopolymers, binderless systems, natural fibres, and CDW used as matrices and/or dispersed phases: manufacturing processes, physical and mechanical properties, applications, durability, and sustainability.

Readings/Bibliography

The educational material shown during the lessons will be at students’ disposal.

Suggested readings for deepening of the lesson topics:

Alberto Cigada, Barbara Del Curto, Luigi De Nardo, Roberto Frassine, Gabriele Fumagalli, Marinella Levi, Claudia Marano, Maria Pia Pedeferri, Marta Rink, “Materiali per il design”, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, 2015

Luca Bertolini, Maddalena Carsana, “Materiali da costruzione”, Volume Primo, CittaStudi Edizioni, 2014

William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch, “Scienza e ingegneria dei materiali”, EdiSES, Napoli, 2019

William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch, “Materiali per l’ingegneria civile ed industriale”, EdiSES, Napoli, 2015

William F. Smith, Javad Hashemi, “Scienza e tecnologia dei materiali”, McGraw-Hill, Milano, 2016

Teaching methods

Lectures.

Notes on the subjects of the course will be provided through websites.

During the course, laboratory exercises on the measurement of physical and mechanical properties of materials will be carried out.

Practice exercises will be conducted about the extempore drawing.

"In consideration of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires all students to carry out Modules 1 and 2 by e-learning [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi -and-opportunities / health-and-assistance / health-and-safety / safety-and-health-in-places-of-study-and-training] and participation of specific training on safety and health protocols (Module 3). Information on the date and method of attendance of module 3 can be consulted in the section of the study program website."

Assessment methods

Written examination, which consists of two tests:

1. Questions on the physical properties, mechanical properties and manufacturing technologies of the different classes of materials. The time available for the test is 30 minutes.

2. Extempore drawing: drawing of an industrial product (either the material or the product will be given). Clarity of exposition, originality and feasibility will be evaluated. The time available for the test is 30 minutes.

A global score of 30 points can be obtained. To pass the exam a passing grade must be achieved in the first test and a minimum score of 18 points must be obtained.

Teaching tools

Practice exercises will be conducted about the measurement of the main physical and mechanical properties of materials.

Practice exercises will be conducted about the extempore drawing.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

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