Addis Ababa University
College of Technology and Built Environment
School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Engineering Materials – I
[Orientation]
Getasew Ashagrie (PhD)
E-mail:
[email protected]1
General information
• Instructor: Getasew Ashagrie (PhD)
• Office: 348
• Telephone: +251 912 638000
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Assistants: TBA
• Google Classroom code: je76jqib
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About the Course
• Course title: Engineering Materials I
• Course code: MEng 2122
• Program: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
• Credit Hours: 3
• ECTS: 5
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Learning outcomes
• Main concepts of engineering materials.
• Influence of crystalline structure on the properties of metal.
• Defects and their influences on the properties of crystals.
• Causes and main types of plastic deformation.
• Mechanical properties and testing of metals.
• Main concepts of phase and phase transformation.
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Required background
• General physics - Force, energy and mechanics
• Calculus - Vector, differentiation, and mechanics
• General chemistry - Periodic table, valences, atomic structure
• Statics - Force equilibrium, internal forces
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1. Introduction
Basic concepts and language of material science
• History of materials
• Selection of Engineering materials
• Classification of engineering materials - Metals, ceramics, polymers,
• Properties of materials - Mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical
• Structural levels in materials - Atomic, microscopic, macroscopic
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2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
How atoms are arranged to form solids?
• The atomic theory of matter
• Atomic structure
• Inter-atomic bonds and their effects on material properties
• Crystal structure - FCC, BCC, HCP
• Density computations
• X-ray diffraction
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3. Defects in crystal structures & diffusion
How defects make crystals very interesting?
• Point defects: 0 dimensional, vacancies, interstitials, impurities
• Dislocations: 1D, Edge and screw
• Grain boundaries: 2D, tilt, twist
• Bulk defects: 3D
• Diffusion: Movement of atoms through solids
• Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms: Consequence of plastic
deformation
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4. Mechanical properties and testing of materials
How do metals respond to external loads?
• Stress-strain behavior: Tensile, compression, shear, torsion.
• Elastic deformation
• Plastic deformation: Yield strength, tensile strength, ductility, toughness,
hardness
• Introduction to wear and corrosion
• Mechanical testing of metals
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5. Failure and Mechanism of fracture
How do materials break?
• Ductility
• Brittleness
• Principle of fracture mechanics
• Fatigue and creep
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6. Phase diagrams and Transformations
How to understand and predict microstructures?
• Definitions and basic concepts: Component, phase, solubility, microstructure,
equilibrium
• Phase diagram: Phases present, lever rule, development of microstructure
• Binary isomorphic systems: Complete solid solubility
• Binary eutectic systems: Limited solid solubility
• The iron-carbon system: Steel and cast iron
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6. Phase diagrams and Transformations
How to understand and predict microstructures?
• Kinetics of phase transformation: Nucleation, growth
• Rate of phase transformation
• Superheating and super cooling
• TTT diagrams
• CCT diagrams
• Mechanical behavior of Fe-C alloys
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Laboratory
How to understand and predict microstructures?
• Tensile strength test
• Hardness test (Brinell, Rockwell)
• Impact test (Izod type)
• Torsion test
• Fatigue test
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Mode of Assessment
• Assignments: 10%
• Quiz: 10%
• Laboratory Report (LR): 10%
• Intermediate Exams (IM): 30%
• Final exam (FE): 40%
• TOTAL: 100%
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References
Text books
• William D. Callister, “Material Science and Engineering” – An introduction, 7th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Reference books
• Baker, Alan; Dutton, Stuart; Kelly, Donald, Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures, Second Edition, American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics, Year: 2004
• D. R. Askeland, Pradeep, P. Fulay, Wendelin J. Wright, “The Science and Engineering of Materials”, Sixth Edition, 2011
• Flinn and Paul K. Trojan, “Engineering Materials and their applications”,
• Michael Ashby, Hugh Shercliff, and David Cebon, Materials: “Engineering, Science, Processing and Design”, Mar 30, 2007
• Micheal F Ashby, David R. H. Jones, “Engineering Materials 1, 2”, 2nd edition, Butterworth
• Ron Sterkenburg, Peng Hao Wang. Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians. Eight editions, Mc GrawHill
• Veron John, “Introduction to Engineering Materials,” 3rd Edition, Macmillan
• William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch, Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2015
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Thank You!
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