Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Paulo Silva

Contents

CP1 ? Material science e engineering
CP1.1 ? Properties and applications
CP1.2 ? Ashby diagrams

CP2 ? Metal alloys
CP2.1 ? Production of steel, aluminium and cooper
CP2.2 ? Ferrous and nonferrous alloys
CP2.4 ? Thermal processing of metals

CP3 ? Polymeric materials
CP3.1 ? Polymer types
CP3.2 ? Reactions and mechanisms
CP3.3 ? Melting and glass transition temperatures
CP3.4 ? Advanced polymeric materials
CP3.5 ? Polymer Additives
CP3.6 ? Bio-Derived Polymers

CP4 ? Ceramics
CP4.1 ? Traditional and advanced ceramics
CP4.1 ? Crystalline and amorphous ceramics

CP5 ? Composites
CP5.1 ? Reinforced plastics, ceramic and metallic matrix composites
CP5.3 ? Mechanical properties of composites

CP6 ? Fabricatios and processing
CP6-1 ? Metallic alloys
CP6.2 ? Polymeric materials
CP6.3 ? Ceramic materials
CP6.4 ? Composite materials

CP7 ? Introduction to nanomaterials
CP7.1 ? Properties of nanomaterials
CP7.2 ? Applications of nanomaterials

Learning Outcomes

This course enables the students to master more advanced material properties and their applications, through the following objectives:
OBJ1 ? Identify the criteria for selecting materials
OBJ2 ? Interpret the results of mechanical analysis
OBJ3 ? Know the production of materials from raw materials
OBJ4 ? Predict microstructure and properties changes of metal alloys
OBJ5 ? Relate reaction mechanisms to polymer properties
OBJ6 ? Relate the chemical and physical properties of polymers
OBJ7 ? Recognize the properties and application of advanced and natural polymeric materials
OBJ8 ? Identify the classes and functions of additives used in polymeric materials
OBJ9 ? Predict the properties and applications of ceramic and composite materials
OBJ10 ? Know and propose manufacturing methods for consumer goods
OBJ11 ? Understand the concept of nanotechnology as it applies to materials