Course Code: MM006Y04

Semester: 6th - Direction: Core course (Energy/Design & Manufacturing)

Specialization Category: CCC

Course Hours: 5

ECTS: 6.5

i. Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize the fundamental mechanisms and the scientific principles that govern the microstructure and the resulting properties (physical, chemical and mechanical) of the three non-metallic materials’ families, namely polymers, ceramics and composites
• Determine the crucial parameters that define the feasibility of materials synthesis and the fabrication of final products.
• Distinguish the discrete application fields of materials’ families and evaluate the materials’ advantages and drawbacks for a given application, taking into account their performance level within a given operation environment
• Classify crucial constraints per application that should be taken into account in evaluating the criteria for proper materials selection.

ii. General competences

• Search, extraction, analysis and synthesis of scientific data and knowledge, using screening of large scientific databases.
• Decision making on the particular item of materials selection
• Understanding the requirements for generic approaches in a worldwide environment.
• Capability of performing individual working case studies
• Capability of performing team-working case studies
• Ability to approach the trans-scientific and multi-disciplinary character of various engineering applications

iii. Syllabus

The course is focused on the technology of non-metallic engineering materials, with emphasis on microstructure, physical properties and mechanical performance of (a) polymers, (b) ceramics and (c) composites. Special attention is given to the performance of these material families under real operation conditions. The course is completed with the analysis of specific advanced materials (nanostructured, porous and carbon-based materials among others) for environmental, energetical and optical applications.

Within the laboratory part, the materials and shape selection methodologies are analysed for targeted engineering components designed to operate under given mechanical and/or thermal loading.

iv. Student performance evaluation

Written indermediate examination (50%) including: Multiple choice questions, Short answer questions, Problem solving
Written final examination (50%) including: Multiple choice questions, Short answer questions, Problem solving
Laboratory work combined with Literature work (pass - not pass)

v. Suggested bibliography

• Pantelis D. I. (2008). Non-metallic engineering materials, Papasotiriou publications
• Askeland, D. and Wright, W. (2015). Science and Engineering of Materials, SI Edition. Cengage Learning Editions
• Ashby, M., Shercliff, H. and Cebon, D. (2007). Materials: Engineering, Science, Processing and Design. Elsevier Ltd.
• Cllister, W. D. (2016). Materials Science and Engineering. Tziolas publications