MAK 224E - Engineering Materials

Course Objectives

1. The materials properties for materials selection tasks in engineering design,
2. The types of material failures, including fatigue, creep and plastic deformation
3. Non-destructive tests,
4. The types and the properties of steels and cast iron,
5. The types and the properties of non-ferrous metals and alloys,
6. The types and the properties of ceramics,
7. The types and the properties of polymers,
8. The types and the properties of composites,

Course Description

Classification of engineering materials. Types and use of steel and cast iron. Non-ferrous metals and alloys and their use in engineering applications. Types, properties, principal uses and manufacturing techniques of ceramics, polymers and composite materials. Failure of materials. Non-destructive testing of materials. Materials selection in engineering design.