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Vehicle Materials and ManufacturingLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5C00BK76

Credits

5 op

Objectives

Students:
- know the properties and manufacturing of materials used in vehicles
- can as industrial vehicle designers choose the right materials to the application
- know the environmental regulations regarding vehicle materials and chemicals
- know the material surface treatment techniques and materials
- principles of corrosion.

Students know about material recycling.

Content

The study course includes properties, use, recycling and end placement of modern and environmentally friendly materials.

Material elastic and plastic transformation, phase transformation, material testing, standards.

The students learn about materials used in the manufacture of vehicles, properties, and working the materials: steel and high strength steel, aluminum, plastics, composites, glasses, rubber and recycled materials.

Painting and surface treatment