INDT 155 - Fundamentals of Materials

1. Identify primary bonds (covalent, ionic, and metallic) and secondary bonds (Van der Waal forces and hydrogen bonding) and determine how these structures affect the properties of materials.
2. Describe crystal lattice structures (such as BCC, FCC, and HCP) and crystal lattice defects (such as vacancies, substitutional atoms, interstitial atoms, and dislocations).
3. Identify steel microstructures (such as martensite, pearlite, and spheroidite) and explain the anticipated effect on bulk properties.
4. Analyze a phase equilibrium diagram to predict phases (such as austenite, ferrite, and cementite in the case of a Fe-Fe3C diagram) and identify eutectic and eutectoid points.
5. Describe basic properties and uses of ferrous alloys (carbon steel, stainless steel, and tool steel) and non-ferrous alloys (aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel, and cobalt).
6. Categorize cold working and heat treatments of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
7. Summarize metal processing techniques that include casting, forging, powder metallurgy, and extrusion, as well as explain the benefits and drawbacks of using each process.
8. Explain polymerization (addition and step-wise) and give examples of polymers made by each approach.
9. Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosets and give examples of the applications of each of these materials.
10. Explain the processing methods of polymers (e.g. injection molding, blow molding, and compaction molding) and determine relative advantages and disadvantages of each.
11. Research traditional and engineered ceramic properties and how ceramics are made into usable products.
12. Describe common types of glass, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, and fused silica, as well as give examples of applications.
13. Differentiate composites from other types of materials and describe the production process for specific applications.
14. Categorize common failure mechanisms, including fatigue, corrosion, and embrittlement, as well as explain methods to avoid these processes.
15. Investigate the environmental impact of producing, fabricating, using, and disposing of engineering materials.

• Chemical bonding
• Crystal lattice structures
• Crystal lattice defects
• Metallurgical microstructures
• Phase equilibrium diagrams
• Tool steels
• Stainless steels
• Alloys
• Heat treatment
• Cold working
• Polymerization
• Thermoplastic and thermoset polymers
• Branching and cross-linking of polymers
• Ceramics
• Glass
• Composites
• Fatigue
• Corrosion
• Embrittlement
• Environmental impact of materials

 
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