Download Applied Materials Science

University of Toledo
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Master Syllabus
Course Title:
Applied Materials Science
Credit Hour Total:
Course Code & Number:
ENGT 3040
4 Semester Hours
Lecture Contact Hours:
3
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Required Course
Course coordinator: Frederick Nelson
Prerequisites:CHEM 1230 (Chemistry), ENGT 3010 (Statistics), and MET 2120 (Str. of Materials)
Text: W. D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, Wiley, Eighth Ed.
Software:
Minitab or other statistical analysis software
A. Course Description
A study of the relationships between structures and properties for common engineering materials,
including metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. Mechanical behavior, temperature effects,
heat treatment, corrosion and electrical properties are covered.
B. Related Program Outcomes ( a, c, e, g ):
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An understanding of the analytical skills associated with mechanical engineering
technology, as evidenced by the ability to solve a variety of problems concerning the
properties of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites.
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An ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments, as evidenced by the data and
data analyses associated with numerous laboratory reports.
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An ability to function as part of a team, as evidenced by attendance and participation in the
conduct of laboratory experiments with laboratory partners.
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An ability to communicate effectively, as evidenced by numerous laboratory reports.
C. Course Objectives:
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Utilize a variety of analytical skills in the interpretation of material properties.
Collect laboratory data concerning material properties and analyze it using statistical
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Function as part of a laboratory team.
Communicate the results of laboratory experiments effectively.
Understand some of the social contexts in which materials are utilized.
D. Course Outline – Major Content Areas
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Basic atomic structure.
Compositions based on either mass, volume, or atom fractions.
Metal crystal structures and theoretical densities.
Metallography / Microscopy.
Stress / strain behavior, including tensile strength, yield strength, elastic modulus, shear
modulus, and ductility.
Rockwell, Brinell and superficial hardness.
Metal strengthening mechanisms.
Metal failure mechanisms, including fatigue and creep.
Binary equilibrium phase diagrams for metals.
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The iron / carbon system and its relationship to steel and cast iron.
Phase transformations for steel and associated heat treating processes.
Families of alloys and their basic properties.
Basic ceramic structures and theoretical densities.
Densities and porosities of aggregates.
Viscosity
Polymer structures and processes.
Types of composites and their mechanical properties.
Metal corrosion processes.
Electrical properties.
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E. Major Laboratory Topics
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Steel density and microstructure.
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Tensile properties of steel, brass and aluminum
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Rockwell hardness.
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Toughness tests with an impact pendulum.
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Iron carbon phase diagrams and their relationship to low, medium and high carbon steels
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Annealing, normalizing and quenching
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Porous materials and aggregate mixtures.
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Creep
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Polymer identification from density measurements.
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Metal corrosion processes
FJN – 9/3/2010