METE451 CERAMIC MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5700451 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CANER DURUCAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will:
- Comprehend the importance of ceramic materials.
- Describe general principles involved in the production of ceramics and examine the effects of these on the development of structure and properties.
- Explain the properties of ceramics and compare them with those of other materials, and emphasize their outstanding features which make them important for engineering applications.
Course Content
Classification of ceramic products with respect to their functions. Classical and modern Ceramics. Methods of ceramic production: Natural and synthetic raw materials, shaping methods, drying and firing of ceramic articles. Effect of processing on the development of microstructures and properties. Examples of ceramics selected from the major groups of triaxial whitewares, electrical ceramics, magnetic ceramics, refractories, cements and mortars, abrasives, glasses and glass ceramics.
Course Learning Outcomes
After accomplishing the objectives of this course, the students will be able to:
- Explain the difference between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics in terms of raw materials, processing, and properties
- Describe the fundamentals of the atomic structure of glass, and steps in conventional glass manufacturing
- Describe the raw materials used and their function in the production of triaxial ceramics
- Apply fundamental concepts related to ternary phase diagrams for processing of traditional ceramic bodies
- Describe the processing routes and characteristics of ceramic powders for the production of engineering ceramics
- Select and explain different methods for forming and sintering of technical ceramics
- Select and analyze ceramic processing methods for the production of a ceramic component
- Explain the properties (e.g. physical, thermal, mechanical) of ceramic materials and relate the property to the microstructure developed during processing
- Select and recommend a ceramic material for specific technical/engineering applications
- Identify and explain the limitations of ceramics for structural use/applications
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems | ✔ | |||