Course No. MAT11

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Introduction to Engineering Materials

Description:

Engineering Materials have and will continue to play a vital role in every human endeavor, yet an understanding and awareness of these materials is scant. This introductory course is designed to provide a quick overview, helping participants understand the types of materials, their properties, processing methods, and common mistakes in materials selection that have led to well known product failures. The workshop is conducted in an easy to understand format, with interactive exercises, and plenty of application examples.

Benefits:

Understand the variety of materials available today for engineering applications

Reduce and or eliminate failures associated with improper materials selection

Reduce the potential for litigation owing to product failures

Optimize cost of products via sound choice in use and application of materials

Understand how standard tests (ASTM, etc.) relate to actual performance of materials

Topics Covered:

A brief history of engineering materials

Major categories of materials, and their general characteristics: Metals, Polymers, and Ceramics

Processing methods for different materials, and relative processing costs

Properties of different materials, and factors that determine their performance

Interaction between materials, the service environment, and other materials they come in contact with

Tips on selection of materials for a given application

Failure modes, causes, and prevention methods

Pre-requisites:                  None