Promoting knowledge of different types of materials used in mechanical engineering: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites and the relationship between their properties, structure, process and service performance. Recognizing the need for design with new materials.

Syllabus 1: Distinguish between crystalline structures. Interpret phase diagrams. Performed metallographic analysis
Syllabus 2: Interpretation of steels microstructures. Identifying and preventing various types of corrosion Syllabus 3: Plan and perform mechanical tests of materials
Syllabuses 1, 2 and 4: Plan and execute thermal treatment and thermochemical treatment of steels. Anticipate changes in mechanical properties.
Syllabus 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7: Selecting materials for mechanical design

1. Introduction: Classification of materials. The structure of crystalline solids.
Polycrystalline materials. Imperfections in solids. Diffusion. Phase diagrams.
2. Metals: Ferrous alloys. The Iron–Iron Carbide (Fe–Fe3C) phase diagram.
Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagrams. Nonferrous alloys. Corrosion.

 3. Mechanical properties and testing of materials: Elastic properties of materials. Plastic deformation. Tensile properties. Hardness testing. Impact fracture testing. Fatigue. The S–N Curve.

4. Heat treatment of steels: Annealing. Quenching and tempering. Tempered martensite. Surface treatments.
5. Ceramics: Advanced ceramics. Mechanical properties.

6.Polymers:Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Melting and glas s transition temperatures. Mechanical properties.
7. Composites: Fiber-reforced composites. Laminar composites. Sandwich panels. Mechanical properties.

1. Lectures with presentation of concepts and correlation between different types of materials. Typical cases and examples of materials and their application are also discussed.
2. Lab-Practice classes with solving problems. Experimental work in the laboratory is performed in-group, including testing of materials characterization and mechanical testing. Discussion of the reports of the experimental work is included.