EL3012 Selection of Materials Syllabus:
EL3012 Selection of Materials Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
The subject exposes students to the basics parameter for selection of materials and different classes of materials, manufacturing processes and their properties, applications of materials.
UNIT I ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Introduction – classification of engineering materials – selection of materials for engineering purposes –selection of materials and shape –classification metal and alloys, polymers, ceramics and glasses, composites, natural materials,-non metallic materials- smart materials – physical, metrical properties of metals
UNIT II MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Mechanical properties – fatigue strength – fracture Toughness – Thermal Properties – Magnetic Properties – Fabrication Properties –electrical , optical properties – Environmental Properties , Corrosion properties –shape and size – Material Cost and Availability– failure analysis
UNIT III MANUFACTURING PROCESSING AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Interaction of Materials Selection, Design, and Manufacturing Processes – Production Processes and Equipment for Metals – Metal Forming, Shaping, and Casting – Plastic Parts Processing – Composites Fabrication Processes – Advanced Ceramics Processing – surface treatment – Resource -The Price and Availability of Materials
UNIT IV MATERIALS SELECTION CHARTS AND TESTING
Ashby material selection charts-Testing of Metallic Materials – Plastics Testing – Characterization and Identification of Plastics – Professional and Testing Organizations – Ceramics Testing – Nondestructive Inspection.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS AND USES
Selection of Materials for Biomedical Applications – Medical Products – Materials in Electronic Packaging – Advanced Materials in Sports Equipment – Materials Selection for Wear Resistance – Advanced Materials in Telecommunications – Using Composites – Manufacture and Assembly with Plastics, fiber and Diamond Films.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
• Understand the basics parameters for different classes of materials and selection of materials
• Ability to identify the material properties
• Understand manufacturing processing and economic analysis
• Acquire knowledge on materials selection charts and testing
• Acquire knowledge on applications of materials
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ashby, M. F. Materials selection in mechanical design, 3rd edition. Elsevier, 2005.
2. Ashby, M. F. and Johnson, K. Materials and design – the art and science of material selection in product design. Elsevier, 2002.