METE422 STRUCTURAL CERAMICS AND CERAMIC COMPOSITES
| Course Code: | 5700422 |
| 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. ABDULLAH ÖZTÜRK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Emphasize the importance of structural ceramics for engineering applications. Understand the factors controlling the formation of structural ceramics, and their effects in the production processes.
Explain how various properties of ceramics are improved to meet the demand of structural applications which require high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures as well as ambient temperatures.
Familiarize the students with the scientific and technological principles involved in developing ceramic products possessing specific mechanical properties.
Course Content
Importance of structural ceramic materials. Constituent materials; oxides, non-oxides, fibers, whiskers. Forming of structural ceramics; slurry, plastic forming and pressing techniques. Composite fabrication and processing. Transformation toughened ceramics. Glass-ceramics. Non-oxide ceramics; carbides, nitrides, brides, etc.
Course Learning Outcomes
After accomplishing the objectives of this course, the students will be able to:
- Explain the features of the structural ceramics in terms of raw materials, processing, and properties
- Describe the materials used and their function in the production of structural ceramics
- Apply fundamental concepts related to phase diagrams for processing of structural ceramic bodies
- Describe the processing routes and characteristics of ceramic materialss for the production of structural applications
- Select and analyze ceramic processing methods for the production of a component for structural applications
- 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 structural application
- 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 | ✔ | |||