Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to describe the formation of tension and deformation in structures under various load cases and to evaluate the functionality of materials and simple structures in straightforward load situations. The student is able to explain how the key properties of materials depend on their micro- and macro-structure and how the structure of materials can be influenced. The student is able to describe the effects of the main alloying elements of steels on the phase structure and properties of steels. The student is able to utilize research and testing methods for materials.

Content

1. Load types and the stresses and deformations they cause
2. Effect of structure on load
3. Micro- and macro-structures of materials
4. Phase transformation and plastic deformation of metals
5. Materials strengthening mechanisms
6. Composition of alloys
7. Heat treatment methods for metals
8. Coal and silicon materials
9. Materials research and testing methods

Prerequisites

Engineering Chemistry
Basics of Materials technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student recognizes loads types and is able to describe the stresses caused by them.
2. The student is able to describe the effects of macrostructure on the properties of metals.
3. The student is able to describe the microstructure and properties of ferrous metal phases.
4. The student is able to name test methods for determining mechanical properties.
5. The student is able to perform the most common tests of mechanical properties.
6. The student is able to define the possibilities of using non-destructive testing methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student is able to calculate stresses in simple load cases.
2. The student is able to describe the effect of the slenderness of the structure and the shape and size of the notches on the stress distribution.
3. The student is able to deduce from the phase drawing the equilibrium structures created in the cooling of an alloy.
4. The student is able to describe the mechanisms of metal reinforcement.
5. The student is able to deduce the properties of polymers based on their structure.
6. The student is able to choose the appropriate heat treatment methods for alloys.
7. The student is able to list the main differences between optical metallography and electron microscopy and the main possibilities of using an electron microscope.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student is able to present the main properties of carbon and silicon materials.
2. The student is able to deduce from the equilibrium drawing the composition and proportion of the phases.
3. The student is able to describe the uses of steel alloys.
4. The student is able to explain how the properties of a ceramic product depend on the manufacturing method.
5. The student is able to take into account the direction of the load.
6. The student is able to choose an appropriate method for characterizing materials.