italian version

Aims :

The aim of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge of metallurgic topics that are the bases of mechanical design.

Topics :

The Structure of Materials: Forming Engineering Materials from the Elements, the solid table, the Nature of Metals. Properties and Selection: The Property Spectrum, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties,Mechanical Properties,Dimensional Properties.
Steel Products:Making of Steel, Converting Steel into Shapes, Steel Terminology, Steel Specifications. Surface and Selective Hardening: Mechanisms, Processes, Selection and Process Specification. Carbon and Alloy Steels:Alloy Designation, Carbon Steels, Alloy Steels, Selection of Alloy Steels, High-strength Sheet Steels, High-strength, Low-alloy Steels, Special Steels. Stainless Steels: Physical Properties, Mechanical Properties, Corrosion Characteristics, Alloy Selection. Failure Prevention: Preventing Wear Failures, Preventing Corrosion Failures, Preventing Mechanical Failures.

Textbooks :

E.Quadrini, Appunti del professore.

A. Burdese, "Metallurgia e Tecnologia dei materiali metallici".

Exam :

Oral examination.

Tutorial Session :

Wednesday 10,30 - 12.30.