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Aims :

To give at the students an exhaustive picture on the materials deterioration. To show the most common deterioration forms indicating which are the suitable choices for the protection and durability extension. Furthermore, the students have to be able to select the suitable protection strategies

Topics :

Deterioration processes of the materials with particular reference to metallic materials. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects. Chemical, physical and mechanical interactions of the materials with the environment.
Techniques for corrosion prevention and protection.
Superficial pretreatments. Organic and inorganic superficial coatings: painting, galvanizing, enamelling, etc.
Criterions of materials selection.
Cathodic protection of the structures.
Recovery/restoration techniques of corroded materials.
Constructive strategies to extent the structure and manufactured articles durability.
The course consists of theoretical lectures, practical lectures using photographic support and material samples which were subjected to corrosion phenomena. Practical laboratory exercises are planned.

Textbooks :

G. Bianchi, F. Mazza: “Corrosione e Protezione dei Metalli”, Ed. AIM Milano
L. Bertolini, F. Bolzoni… “Tecnologia dei Materiali” 4 Volumi, Città Studi Editore
G. Wranglen, Ed. Italiana a cura R. Fratesi: “Elementi di Corrosione e protezione dei metalli”, ECIG Genova.

Exam :

The oral examination concerns the topics treated during the lectures. The student has to be able to explain the origin of the deterioration cases and the prevention strategies.

Tutorial Session :

To contact the teacher is necessary