Engineering Materials

CE-500

Lecture 1
 Course Objective
To introduce the basic principles of materials behavior
To give the introduction of the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers
and composites
To provide the concept of engineering material application, processing
 Text and Reference Books
Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction by William D. Callister,
David G. Rethwisch, 8th edition
Science of Engineering Materials by William Smith 2nd edition
 Course Content
Atomic structure and interatomic bonding
Structure of crystalline solids
Mechanical properties of metals
Structure and properties of ceramics
Composites
Economic and environmental issues in materials science and engineering
 Materials Properties
Structural Properties (Mechanical)
Functional Properties (electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, environmental)
 Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering
Materials Scientist vs Materials Engineer (Structure to Property, Property to
Design)
 Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering
Important Material Properties
1. Mechanical- stiffness, strength, toughness
2. Electrical- conductivity
3. Thermal- heat capacity, thermal conductivity
4. Magnetic- response to magnetic field
5. Optical- electromagnetic or light radiations
6. Deteriorative- chemical reactivity
 Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering
Four Elements to Consider for Material Design, Production and Application
1. Processing
2. Structure
3. Properties
4. Performance
Aluminum oxide
 Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering
Three Criteria for Materials Selection
1. Environmental Effect
2. Effect during operation
3. Cost
 Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering
Material classification
1. Metals
2. Ceramics- oxides, carbides, nitrides
3. Polymers polyester, PVC etc
4. Composites- fiberglass, carbon fibers (CFRP)
5. Advance Materials- semiconductors, biomaterials, smart materials, nanomaterials
 Smart Materials
Components of a smart material (or system) include some type of sensor
(that detects an input signal), and an actuator (that performs a responsive and
adaptive function)
 Nanomaterials
Catalytic converters for automobiles
Carbon nanotubes
Particles of carbon black as reinforcement for automobile
Nanocomposites in tennis balls
Magnetic nanosize grains that are used for hard disk drives
Magnetic particles that store data on magnetic tapes
CNTs