Knowledge of metallic materials and their properties, with relevance for ferrous, nickel and light alloys. Select thermal or surface treatments suitable for the required mechanical, thermal and tribological properties. Knowledge of polymeric materials and their properties and of dedicated production and processing techniques. Knowledge of the effect of processing additives upon mechanical properties.
Knowledge of composite materials, with relevance to fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites. Select available fibers for reinforcement and the main processing techniques; identify manufacturing defects and associated causes. Knowledge of mechanical properties of fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites, with relevance to fracture modes and mechanisms. Knowledge of advanced composites, with relevance to laminated and sandwich composites.
Analyze maps of material properties, and use them in iterative selection of materials suitable for a specific application.

Knowledge of metallic materials and their properties, with relevance for ferrous, nickel and light alloys. Select thermal or surface treatments suitable for the required mechanical, thermal and tribological properties. Knowledge of polymeric materials and their properties and of dedicated production and processing techniques. Knowledge of the effect of processing additives upon mechanical properties.
Knowledge of composite materials, with relevance to fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites. Select available fibers for reinforcement and the main processing techniques; identify manufacturing defects and associated causes. Knowledge of mechanical properties of fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites, with relevance to fracture modes and mechanisms. Knowledge of advanced composites, with relevance to laminated and sandwich composites.
Analyze maps of material properties, and use them in iterative selection of materials suitable for a specific application.

1. Metals and alloys
Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Alloy steels. Aluminum alloys. Magnesium alloys. Titanium alloys. Nickel alloys. Special processes: heat treatments, surface treatments, influence upon mechanical properties.
2. Polymeric materials
Thermosetting and structural thermoplastics. Elastomers. Vulcanization. Mechanical properties. Plastic deformation. Viscoelasticity. Creep and fracture of polymeric materials. Fracture. Additives. Effect on the mechanical properties.
3. Composites
Fibers for reinforcement. Fiber reinforced plastics. Law of mixtures. Influence of fiber length. Influence of fiber orientation and concentration. Specific mechanical properties. Processing of fiber reinforced plastics: processes open mold and closed mold. Molding defects. Continuous fiber composites. Fracture mechanisms. Fiber-matrix bond. Fracture modes. Composite laminates. Composite sandwich.
4. Selection of materials for use in aircraft applications.

Theoretical explanation.
Resolution of applied problems by the students.
Group work regarding execution of experimental activities in laboratory environment, with specific guides.