Entry requirements

Attended the course Introduction to materials engineering.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• justify, from a material development perspective, the need for different techniques for material characterization,
• explain the different steps in a metallurgical investigation,
• compare different techniques for material imaging and materials analysis,
• give examples of how the microstructure of materials affects their mechanical properties.

Content

Introduction to historical and modern material development. Driving forces for material development in various areas. Methods for modelling, production and characterization of materials; the most commonly used methods today and emerging methods such as additive manufacturing are covered. Introduction to metallography, profilometry and material analysis. Experimental work on the basics of etching, light microscopy and mechanical materials testing to illustrate fundamental relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars and laborations.

Assessment

Written exam (4 credits). Laboratory work (1 credit).