GP109 - Materials Science

Course Code
GP109
Course Title
Materials Science
Credits
3
Course Type
CORE
Aims/Objectives
Introduce the structure and properties of Engineering Materials, Relate Material properties to atomic, molecular and microstructural features.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Knowledge:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
  • Describe materials in Major classes of engineering materials
Skill:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
  • Use Equilibrium Phase diagrams of Binary alloys to obtain the constitution at a given state
  • Perform different testing methods to evaluate properties of different materials
Attitude:
  • Appreciate structure, property, process relationships and applications of each class of materials
Textbooks and References
  • Engineering Materials 1, An lntroduction to their Properties and Applications
  • Engineering Materials 2, An Introduction to Microstructures, Processing and Design, Michael F. Ashby and David R. H. Jones, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999
  • The Science and Engineering of Materials, Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P. Fulay and Wendelin J. Wright, Sixth Edition, Cengage Learning, Inc., 2010
  • The Science and Engineering of Materials, Donald R. Askeland, SI Edition, Nelson Thomas Ltd, 1998
Topic Time Allocated / hours
L T P A
Introduction to the course and course policies
Introduction to Laboratory Practices, Mechanical testing of engineering materials and interpretation of results. Introduction to Engineering Materials 		- - - -
Introduction to the structures and properties of engineering materials
bonding of solids 		- - - -
bonding of solids, Atomic arrangements and crystallography
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crystal structures
Principles underlying structure-property relationships 		- - - -
defects in crystals
introduction to alloys, Phase equilibrium 		- - - -
Phase equilibrium, diffusion of atoms in materials
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diffusion of atoms in materials
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Strengthening methods and heat treatment of metals
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Structures and properties of cement, Processing methods
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Structures and properties of timber
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Structure, properties and applications of polymers, Processing methods
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Structure, properties and applications of ceramics and glass, Processing methods
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Properties and applications of composites; metal-matrix; polymer-matrix; and ceramic-matrix composites
metal-matrix; polymer-matrix; and ceramic-matrix composites 		- - - -
Structure, property, process relationship in different classes of engineering materials
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Total (hours)
38 1 12 -

L = Lectures, T = Tutorial classes, P = Practical classes, A = Homework Assignments

Assessment Percentage Marks
Practicals 10
Assignments 10
Mid-Exam 30
End-Exam 50
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