EngineeringCollege
Materials Science
Understanding the relationship between structure, properties, processing, and performance of engineering materials.
1Introduction
Materials science enables development of new materials for aerospace, electronics, medical devices, and infrastructure.
2Structure
- Atomic: bonding, atomic arrangement
- Microscopic: grains, phases, defects
- Macroscopic: shape, size
3Properties
Mechanical
Strength, hardness, ductility, toughness
Thermal
Conductivity, expansion, specific heat
4Processing
Casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, heat treatment, welding modify structure and properties.
Test your understanding — select the correct answer.
1.Materials science studies the relationship between:
2.Which is a crystalline material?
3.Ductility is measured by:
4.Hardness measures:
5.Yield strength is where:
6.The three main material classes are:
7.Fatigue failure occurs due to:
8.Creep is:
9.Stainless steel contains:
10.Composites combine: