Study Guide

Objective

After passing the course the student is expected to:

- have knowledge and understanding of the basic factors that influence the properties of a material.
- be able to describe methods used to influence the properties of the materials.
- be able to perform basic material testing
- know the most common materials used in the engineering industry
- be able to compare and critically evaluate the technical characteristics and economic connection that the choice of material entails in product development.

Content

- Material testing methods
- The structure of the materials
- The steel manufacturing process
- Steel heat treatment methods
- The properties and uses of metals
- Polymeric materials chemistry and structure
- The groupings of plastics
- The properties and use of plastics

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows and can identify the properties of the materials.
Knows about the material standards.
Knows and understands the material testing methods.
Knows the connection between materials - manufacturing and design.
Can name the most common plastic materials and be able to give examples of applications.
Understands the division of plastic materials.
Can provide examples of the most common plastics processing methods.
Can give examples of the principles of material selection.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Understands the properties of different metals and how to influence them.
Can apply material standards in real processes.
Knows about the steel making process.
Can choose material based on design requirements.
Understands and can use the plastic industry terminology.
Can broadly describe the structure of different plastic materials.
Can describe different processing methods for plastics.
Can broadly assess the environmental impact of various plastic materials.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Understands the structure of metals and their state diagrams.
Can choose suitable material and material treatment for different purposes.
Understands the technical and economic connection that arises in material selection.
Can describe the most important properties of different plastic materials.
Can explain how the structure of the material affects its properties.
Can choose suitable machining method.
Can describe the most important criteria regarding material selection.