892326 Mechanical and physical behaviour of materials


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
4
Lecturer (assistant)
Mayer, Herwig , Fitzka, Michael
Organisation
Offered in
Sommersemester 2025
Languages of instruction
Englisch

Content

1. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
2. Atomic and Ionic Arrangements
3. Mechanical Properties of Materials
4. Atom Movement, Hardening Mechanisms
5. Steels and Cast Irons
6. Nonferrous Alloys
7. Ceramic Materials
8. Polymers
9. Composites
10. Construction Materials
11. Electronic, Magnetic and Photonic Materials
12. Thermal Properties of Materials
13. Corrosion and Wear
14. Materials Selection and Ashby Diagrams

Previous knowledge expected

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry on baccalaureate level

Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

After successfully completing the module students will be able to name the most important technical materials and their response to mechanical and environmental influences. Furthermore, students will be able to explain how the physical proper-ties of materials are determined by their micro- and nanostructure and select ap-propriate materials according to the performance index.

After successfully completing the module the students will have profound knowledge of the structure and chemical bonding of materials, as well as conse-quences for thermal and electric properties, and scattering techniques for micro-structure characterisation. They will be able to apply the concept of material se-lection, by using the performance index and Ashby diagrams.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.