IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MATERIALS Code 20224112
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2010)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second 1Q
Language
Català
Department Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
 E-mail mariajose.simon@urv.cat
alex.fragoso@urv.cat
anjeza.cercizi@urv.cat
Lecturers
SIMÓN OLMOS, MARÍA JOSÉ
FRAGOSO SIERRA, ALEX
ÇERÇIZI , ANJEZA
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General description and relevant information <p>Study of the physical and chemical properties of the different types of materials that are used in the world of engineering.</p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Consistently apply knowledge of basic scientific and technological subjects pertaining to engineering
 A1.4 Ability to apply the principles and methods of quality control (G8)
 A4.3 Knowledge of materials science, technology and chemistry fundamentals. Understanding the relationship between their microstructure, their synthesis, their processing and their properties (RI3)
 A4.10 Basic knowledge and application of environmental technologies and the principles of sustainability (RI10)
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Aplica els fonaments de ciència, tecnologia i química de materials.
Aplica les tecnologies mediambientals i sostenibilitat.
Compren la relació entre la microestructura, la síntesi o processament i les propietats dels materials.
 A1.4 Aplica els criteris de qualitat a la selecció, recepció i control dels materials
 A4.3 Prediu l'estructura del material i el seu comportament a partir de la composició dels aliatges metàl·lics.
Estableix relacions entre les propietats dels materials i l'estructura que presenten.
Coneix els tractaments als quals pot sotmetre's un material per modificar el seu comportament.
Selecciona els materials més adequats per a cada aplicació i l'estat en què s'han d'utilitzar.
 A4.10 Pren consciència de la importància de la selecció del material, del disseny i del reciclat.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction to engineering materials
 Description of the different types of materials
2. Chemical bonding in materials

 Types of chemical bonds in the different materials. Correlation with material properties.
3. Crystal structure
 Bravais lattices. Reticular parameters. Crystalline structure in metals and ceramics.
4. Defects in the crystalline structure. Diffusion Diffusion in solids. Types of defects in the crystal structure. Diffusion and activation energy. Applications to the carburization of surfaces.
5. Phase diagrams. Evolution of the microstructure Phase rule. Types of binary systems (with total and partial miscibility). Eutectic, eutectoid and peritectic systems. Fe-C diagram. Lever rule. Evolution of the microstructure during slow cooling.
6. Kinetics and thermal treatments Kinetics of phase transformations. TTT diagrams (time/temperature/transformation). Thermal treatments.
7. Metals and alloys. Mechanical properties
 Types of alloys. Steels and foundries. Dislocations and mechanical properties of metals.
8.- Ceramics and glasses.
 Types of ceramic materials. Glasses. Applications and mechanical properties.
9.- Polymers Concept and structure. Applications
Themes 3, 5, 7 and 9 include laboratory classes.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 1 3
Lecture
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 30 35 65
Laboratory practicals
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 20 24 44
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 15 15 30
Personal attention
1 1 2
 
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 6 0 6
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction, calendar, evaluation.
Lecture Theoretical classes with practical examples.
Laboratory practicals Laboratory classes
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Resolution of diverse problems and exercises during class.
Personal attention Attention time for questions, doubts... individual or in small groups.

Personalized attention
Description

In person (office 318, ETSEQ) or by e-mail (alex.fragoso@urv.cat).


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Laboratory practicals
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 Laboratory classes of mandatory approval. 15%
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 Short tests of themes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to solve in class. 15%
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.4
A4.3
A4.10
 Partial exam 1. Themes 2-5 (40%)
Partial exam 2. Thmes 6-9 (30%) 		70%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

2n call exam (70%). The rest of marks is maintained (30%).


Sources of information

Basic Alex Fragoso, Apuntes, presentaciones, ejercicios resueltos al Moodle de la asignatura., ,
James F. Shackelfold, Introducción a la Ciencia de Materiales para Ingenieros, , Prentice Hall
Callister, William D., Ciencia e ingeniería de los materiales , , Limusa Wiley, cop. 2009

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Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY IN ENGINEERING/20224009
 
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