Basics of Material EngineeringLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

Student knows the properties of different material groups and additionally he is able to choose the proper material. Student knows, how the structure and thus the physical and chemical properties of a material can be changed by using different methods, heat treatment beeing a prime example of that.

Content

Properties and use of technical materials: steels, cast-irons, non ferrous metals, ceramics, composites, polymer- and elastomer-materials and biomaterials. Elastic and plastic deformation, phase changes and phase diagrams. Material testing methods and standards.