Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr, 30h Proj., 1d FW
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Description and use of different types of materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and biological materials. 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 learning unit
To choose the best material required by a particular application or for particular properties.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, III.1, III.2, III.3, V.2, VI.1, VI.2, VI.3, VII.1, VII.2, VII.3, VII.4, VII.5, VII.6 of the MSc in aerospace engineering.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, III.1, III.2, III.3, V.2, VI.1, VI.2, VI.3, VII.1, VII.2, VII.3, VII.4, VII.5, VII.6 of the MSc in biomedical engineering.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, III.1, III.2, III.3, V.2, VI.1, VI.2, VI.3, VII.1, VII.2, VII.3, VII.4, VII.5, VII.6 of the MSc in electromechanical engineering.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, I.2, II.1, II.2, III.1, III.2, III.3, IV.4, IV.5, V.2, VI.1, VI.2, VI.3, VII.1, VII.2, VII.3, VII.4, VII.5, VII.6 of the MSc in mechanical engineering.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Some basic knowledge in Materials Sciences is desirable, including the different types of materials (Ceramics, metals, polymers....) and the relationships between their structure and their processing route (synthesis, forming, thermal treatment...), structures (crystallinity, phases in presence...) and usage properties.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Learning by project. Group project. Development of personal skills on writing of scientific reports, case studies, oral presentation, English bibliography research.
Use of Ansys Granta Edupack software.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Lectures in English. Theoretical lectures; bibliographical research; free work on computer (Ansys Granta Edupack).
The first lecture takes place on Tuesday September 26th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Practical informations can also be found on eCampus.
Recommended or required readings
Slideshow available on eCampus
Recommended readings:
"Materials Selection in Mechanical Design", Michael F. Ashby (The course refers more particularly to the 5th edition (2017), but there are very little change with respect to the 4th edition, that can still be used)
"Engineering Materials" by Michael F. Ashby and D.R.H. Jones
"Materials (Engineering, Science, Processing and Design)" by Michael F. Ashby, Hugh Shercliff and David Cebon
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Project: one evaluated report and one oral presentation by group of ~ 4 students.
Written examination on the basis of lecture slides: Explanation of the theory taught during the lectures.
A mark weighting system is used. The theoretical exam counts for 70% of the total evaluation, the project counts for 30%.
It is mandatory to take part in the group project, to contribute to the writing of the report and to take part in the oral presentation of the group project in order to have access to the final exam.
The note for the practical sessions (report and presentation) is automatically transfered from 1st to 2d session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Professor Anne Mertens : anne.mertens@uliege.be
Professor Davide Ruffoni : druffoni@uliege.be
Assistant Herrim Seidou:
Email: AHB.Seidou@uliege.be
Office: Building B52 / room +2/412