Course content

This course is a continuation of TMM4100 - Materials Technology, providing a deeper exploration of key aspects of materials technology applied to mechanical engineering. It focuses on the intricate relationship between the structure, properties and performance of materials aligned with engineering applications and addresses solutions to various material degradation challenges.

With the aim at providing both fundamental and applied knowledge on materials technology, the course focuses on different mechanical properties of metallic materials and their degradation processes. The course begins with the structure and mechanical properties of metals, followed by the topics including the deformation mechanisms (both elastic and plastic), fatigue and fracture behavior, mechanical testing at various length scales, plastic deformation in metal processing, wear and corrosion behavior. A selection of‘super-materials’ with extreme mechanical properties are introduced and reviewed during the course.

The course provides a thorough knowledge of some materials degradation processes and the corresponding mitigating actions, such as, but not limited to, wear, lubrication, hydrogen embrittlement, and corrosion. Theoretical and applied knowledge on those degradation processes, such as the basic mechanisms of corrosion and wear, protection methods and degradation management strategies will be provided in this course.

The topics covered in the course are directly aligned with the needs of industrial applications. The knowledge gained in the course will enhance students’understanding of the materials mechanical behavior and degradation mechanisms in various industrial sectors such as energy and manufacturing.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

• Understanding the correlation between material structure, property and performance in engineering applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical properties, including elastic and plastic deformation mechanisms, strengthening methods, fracture behavior, and mechanical testing approaches.
• Knowledge of advanced metal processing.
• Tribological knowledge including friction, wear and lubrication theories, surface degradation mechanisms and mitigation approaches.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, prevention techniques, and corrosion management.

Skills:

• Quantify material structure features and correlate them with materials properties.
• Understanding of materials’ degradation and failure mechanisms in different types of engineering materials.
• Capability to propose material solutions and mitigation approaches to control the degradation problems.

General competence:

• Understand different materials deformation behavior and properties.
• Understand different degradation mechanisms of materials.
• Ability to select appropriate materials and implement mitigation approaches to ensure safe use of structural components in defined environments.
• Ability to adjust the feasibility of engineering solutions involving materials and materials selection.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and project work, i.e., four hours of lectures and two hours of project work per week. The lectures are given in English. The flipped classroom will be used for some lectures. The students will complete four different projects assigned by the lecturers, with project reports expected to be written in English. The examination papers will also be given in English. It is also expected that English is used for answering the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge about materials science, electrochemistry and chemistry.

It is mandatory to have the knowledge equivalent to TMM4100.

Basic knowledge about Microsoft Office (e.g. word, excel, and others).

Course materials

Lecture notes (power point presentations), some research papers.

Textbooks:

• William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch "Materials Science and Engineering", 8th/9th/10th Edition (SI version), John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Additional course materials will be provided in the lecture.

Credit reductions