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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
MECA0462-2  Materials selection

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits :  
Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Aerospatial Engineering, research focus (Thrust), 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearSecond semester5
Master in Chemical Engineering and Materrial Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearSecond semester5
Master in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Teaching Focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Aerospace Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st yearSecond semester5
Master en ingénieur civil électromécanicien, à finalité spécialisée en technologies durables en automobile, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Professional Focus (Management), 1st yearSecond semester5
Master en ingénieur civil mécanicien, à finalité spécialisée en technologies durables en automobiles, 1st yearSecond semester5
Master in Mechanical Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Jacqueline Lecomte‑Beckers
Language(s) of instruction :  
English language
Course contents :  
Description and use of different types of materials: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Origin and optimisation of mechanical and physical properties of materials. Selection of the optimal material in function of the required mechanical and/or physical properties. Concept of selection of materials for a typical application (high temperature, optical property,..). Practical cases of materials selection.


Learning outcomes of the course :  
To choose the best material required by a particular application or for particular properties
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
PHYS0904 : Physics of materials
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Workshops : Use of the CES software (Ashby method) to select a material ; personal work on the design of a part (selection and optimisation of the required material), in english; factory visit.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Lectures in English.Theoretical lectures; workshops; bibliographical research; free work on computer (CES)
Practical informations (first lecture,weigthing of reports and exam, TP schedule) on:
http://www.metaux.ulg.ac.be
Recommended or required readings :  
Lecture notes in English available at the laboratory of Metallic Materials Science (MMS). Slideshow available on MMS website:
http://www.metaux.ulg.ac.be
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Practical workshops lead to two evaluated reports and one oral presentation by group of 2-4 students. Exceptionally in 2011-2012, written examination: Study of a practical application (CES) and explanation of the theory given during the lectures.
Contacts :  
Professor Jacqueline Lecomte-Beckers : Jacqueline.Lecomte@ulg.ac.be
Assistant : HM Montrieux: 04/366.91.56 hmmontrieux@ulg.ac.be


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