Standard syllabus
Materials science · Undergraduate · Engineering
Topics
Atomic structure and bonding
- Atomic structure and the periodic table for engineers
- Primary and secondary bonding mechanisms
- Crystalline versus amorphous solids
- Crystal structures: BCC, FCC, HCP and packing factors
- Miller indices for planes and directions
- Point defects: vacancies and interstitials
- Linear defects: edge and screw dislocations
- Planar defects: grain boundaries and stacking faults
- Diffusion mechanisms and Fick's first law (intro)
- Phase diagrams: unary and binary eutectic systems
Mechanical properties and failure
- Stress-strain curves: elastic and plastic regions
- Young's modulus, yield strength, and ultimate strength
- Ductility, toughness, and hardness measurements
- Tension, compression, and shear test interpretation
- Fatigue: S-N curves and endurance limit concepts
- Creep and stress rupture at elevated temperature
- Fracture modes: ductile and brittle failure
- Impact testing and Charpy energy
- Strengthening mechanisms: solid solution, precipitation
- Cold working and grain size effects on strength
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