Science of Materials

MTK 3A11
Introduction & course outline

Introduction & course outline

Part I:
Part II:
Part III:

The admin
Aim & critical outcome
An outline

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The admin

GENERAL INFORMATION*
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General information*
Course Lecturer Nickey Janse van Rensburg
B4 LAB 215
(011) 559 2538
nickeyjvr@uj.ac.za

Lecture times

B3 LAB 11

Wednesdays 09h40-10h25
Thursdays 11h20 12h55

Textbooks
Callister W.D. (2014). Material Science and Engineering. 8th Ed. Wiley.

MTK 3A 11 Introduction & Course Outline

General information*
Laboratory

B1 Lab 208

Thursdays 13h00 16h15

Refer to schedule on Edulink

Presentations B2 LAB 12
Thursdays 13h50 15h25
Refer to schedule on Edulink

Consultation
Strictly by appointment
Refer to timetable in learner guide

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Why do it?

AIM AND CRITICAL OUTCOME

MTK 3A 11 Introduction & Course Outline

The aim of this module

Lay the foundation of material structure

and

properties relevant to material

selection and manufacturing
Establish a broad and comprehensive understanding of
the many different failure

modes that can occur,

equipping you with the necessary tools to prevent
such failures
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Smart materials
Bendable & transparent
electronics

Lighter & more fuel-efficient

cars and airplanes

Longer-lasting
bone and dental implants
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The ultralight

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Worlds lightest material?

Structure
Tiny hollow metallic
tubes arranged into a
micro-lattice
criss-crossing diagonal
pattern with small open
spaces between the
tubes
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Ultralight Metallic Microlattices

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Ultralight Metallic Microlattices

Attributes
100 times lighter than
polystyrene
Low-density
Resilient

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Ultralight Metallic Microlattices

Applications
thermal insulation
next-generation
batteries
products that need to
dampen sound and
vibration

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Nano technology

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Additive manufacturing methods

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3D Printing

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Catastrophic failure

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To successfully
complete this module

Assessment criteria

Make a structured, well-informed and

appropriate material selection
to meet the design requirements
when solving an engineering problem

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To successfully
complete this module

Assessment criteria
Predict the behaviour of

metallic materials under

dynamic loading conditions
in aggressive environments
at high and low temperatures

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To successfully
complete this module

Assessment criteria

Give an opinion on the possible failure

of a component and lead a

failure investigation

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Compilation of semester mark*

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An outline

COURSE CONTENT
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Course content

Study Division ASteelmaking

Study Division BMaterial selection
Study Division CFailure Analysis

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Steelmaking
Study Division A
Study unit 1:
Study unit 2:
Study unit 3:
Study unit 4:

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The fabrication of steel and

steel products
Phase diagrams
Heat treating steel
Surface engineering

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Material selection
Study Division B
Study unit 5:
Study unit 6:
Study unit 7:
Study unit 8:
Study unit 9:
Study unit 10:
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Material selection & design

Carbon & alloy steels
Tool steels
Stainless steels
Cast iron
Nonferrous metals and alloys
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Failure Analysis

Study Division C
Study unit 11:
Study unit 12:
Study unit 13:
Study unit 14:

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Failure investigation
Failure modes
Failure prevention
Corrosion

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Steelmaking

The fabrication of steel

and steel products
Study unit 1