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ME 322 - Engineering Materials

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
The course covers the relationship between structure, properties and processing in engineering material. The primary emphasis is on metals. Basic concepts of solidification and heat treatment are presented. Alloy phase diagrams and lever rule calculations are shown as a means to understanding both solidification and heat treatment. The relationship between processing/heat treatment and the underlying related strengthening mechanisms are presented. Material selection in terms of mechanical strength service stability, cost and environmental impact are discussed. (prereq: ME 321 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Utilize binary alloy phase diagrams in microstructure determination and heat treating
  • Apply knowledge of the structure- processing-property relationships to specify basic heat treatment, solidification, and deformation processes to obtain desired properties
  • Identify important microstructural features in various alloy systems
  • Be familiar with typical mechanical properties and applications of common alloys
  • Be familiar with basic materials lab equipment and conduct experiments
  • Correctly analyze and interpret data from lab experiments

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Atomic, crystal and defect structure in solids
  • Atomic movement in solids, diffusion
  • Structure and general properties of metals
  • Strength of materials
  • Introductory thermodynamics

Course Topics
  • Review of Mechanical Properties (1 class)
  • Overview of strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys (2 classes)
  • Deformation of Metals and Strain hardening (3 classes)
  • Principles of Solidification (3 classes)
  • Isomorphous Phase Diagrams and Phase Rule (3 classes)
  • Eutectic Phase diagrams and solidification in Eutectic Systems (3 classes)
  • Precipitation Hardening (3 classes)
  • Microstructure and Heat Treatment of Steels (3 classes)
  • Martensite Transformation, Tempering (2 classes)
  • Effect of Alloy Elements in Steels. (1 classe)
  • Stainless Steels (2 classes)
  • Cast Iron (2 classes)
  • Exams (2 Classes)

Laboratory Topics
  • Hardness Testing
  • Metallographic Methods
  • Recrystallization of Brass
  • Impact Testing
  • Cooling Curves/Pb-Sn Phase Diagram
  • Precipitation Strengthening of Aluminum
  • Heat Treatment of Steel (2 weeks)
  • Jominy Test/Hardenability of Steel

Coordinator
Cynthia Barnicki



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