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, the development, the characterization and the use of polymeric, metallic, vitreous and composite materials, in relation to their use, as well as the expertise even in terms of nomenclature, for an aware and correct use in design.

Course contents

Materials science. Classification of materials. Main metals, ceramics, polymers and composites used for the manufacturing of industrial products. General properties and their measurement. Mechanical properties: elastic properties, plastic deformation, fracture. Tests and Standards.

Structure. Crystalline and amorphous materials. Structural imperfections and their effects on the properties of crystalline solids. Microstructure; correlation between microstructure and properties of materials.

Mechanical properties of materials: elastic properties, plastic deformation, fracture. Tests and Standards for the measurement of mechanical properties.

Metals: Pure metals and metal alloys. Phase transformation in metal alloys. Steels and cast irons: the iron-carbon phase diagram. Mechanical properties as a function of microstructure and carbon content. Heat treatments of steels: tempering, annealing, normalizing. Copper and alloys; aluminum and alloys. Properties and manufacturing technologies of metals. Trace on corrosion of metals.

Ceramics: Ceramics: bricks, tiles, cements, mortars, concretes; porcelain, glass. Physical, mechanical properties and manufacturing technologies of ceramics.

Polymers: Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Structure and crystallinity of thermoplastic polymers. Thermal transitions in thermoplastic polymers: glass transition temperature and melting temperature. Main technical polymers: structure, physical, thermal and mechanical properties, applications. Manufacturing technologies of polymers.

Composites: Matrix and dispersed phase. Main types and properties of matrix. Main types and properties of dispersed phase. Properties and manufacturing technologies of composites.

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 ex tempore drawing.

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. Ex tempore 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 ex tempore drawing

 

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