Semester:

2

Course Code:

CE1110

Course Name:

Materials Science

Credit Value:

3 (Notional hours: 150)

Pre-requisites:

None

Core/Optional

Core

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Tutorial hrs.

Practical hrs.

Assignments hrs.

Independent Learning &

Assessment hrs.

29

7

12

6

96

Course Aim: To relate the properties of Engineering Materials to their atomic, molecular and microstructural features in order to select materials in design applications.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

➢      classify different types of engineering materials based on atomic structure or function

➢      determine the equilibrium phases and their constitution in binary alloys using a binary phase diagram

➢      describe the structure, property and process relationship and applications of each major class of materials.

➢      identify the need for engineered materials such as hybrid, composite, nanostructured materials

➢      use standard testing methods to obtain properties of engineering materials

Course Content: (Only main topics & subtopics)

➢      Introduction to Engineering Materials: Different classes based on material properties; Introduction to material property charts; Classification of materials based on function and atomic structure

➢       Mechanical testing of materials and Introduction to laboratory testing practices:

Introduction to standards and general laboratory practices

➢       Atomic bonding in Materials: Atomic bonding of materials and its implications on mechanical and physical properties; Crystalline, semi crystalline and amorphous structures; Band structure of metals, semiconductors and insulators

➢      Crystallography: Lattice, basis, unit cells and crystal structures; Miller indices; closed packed planes and directions Defects in crystalline solids: Point, line, surface and volume defects

➢      Introduction to metals and metal alloy systems: Solid solutions and phase equilibrium

➢      Introduction to strengthening methods: Intrinsic (such as work hardening, heat treatment) and Extrinsic (solid solution strengthening, precipitation/dispersion strengthening) methods

➢      Atomic diffusion in materials: Laws of diffusion, applications of diffusion

➢      Structure, properties and processing of different materials: Ceramics and Glasses, Polymers, Hybrid and composite materials; Traditional construction materials such as wood, cement, Advances in construction materials

➢      Introduction to smart materials and systems: sensors and actuators, nanomaterials and their applications

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Lectures, demonstrations, practicals, tutorials

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment
50%

Final Assessment
50%

Details:

Quizzes 10%

Mid semester examination 25% Other

Laboratory reports 15%

Theory (%)

50%

Practical (%)

Other (%) (specify)

Recommended Reading:

➢      Ashby, M. F. and Jones, D. R. H., Engineering Materials Vol. 1 and 2, 3rd Edition, Butterworth – Heinemann, 2005.

➢      Askeland, D. R., Fulay, P. P., and Wright, W. J., The Science and Engineering of Materials, 6th

Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010

➢      Ashby, M. F., Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, 3rd Edition, Butterworth – Heinemann, 2005.

➢      Ashby, M. F., Shercliff, H. and Cebon, D., Materials Engineering, Science, Processing and Design, 1st Edition, Butterworth – Heinemann, 2007