Materials Engineering (MECE 2440) Lectures Notes

1. Introduction, Basic physics review, Classes of Materials, 1st Universal Principle

2 Atomic Structure, Quantum numbers, Bonding

3 Crystal structures

4.  Materials analysis: x-ray diffraction, x-ray microanalysis, probe microscopy

5.  Defects

6. Diffusion and 2nd Universal Principle: Arrhenius processes

7 Mechanical Properties: Stress-Strain, Modulus

8 Mechanical Behavior of Metals: Elastic Deformation , Plastic Deformation, Yield Strength

9. Recovery/Recrystallization/Grain Growth and 3rd Universal Principle: Nucleation and Growth

10. Fracture Mechanisms

11. Fracture Mechanics

12. Fatigue: S/N approach, Fracture approach

13. Creep and generalized time dependent deformation

14. Equilibrium phase diagrams - construction, interpretation, terminology

15. Equilibrium phase diagrams II - The Iron Carbon Diagram

16. Non-equilibrium processing: Heat Treatment/TTT Diagrams

17.  Non-equilibrium processing: Heat Treatments

18.  Materials Selection - The other metallic choices

19.  Polymers: Structure and Morphology

20.  Polymers: Mechanical Properties

21.  Polymers: Failure Processes

22.  Composites

23. Composites Micromechanics

24.  Corrosion : Processes

25.  Corrosion: Design for Corrosion

Materials Lab

1.  Lab Manual in MS Word Format

2.  Statistical Tools for Labs

Online Resource on Technical Memos

Materials Quizzes

Sample old quizzes

1. Quiz 1                    6.  Quiz 6                11. Quiz 11

2. Quiz 2                    7.  Quiz 7                12. Quiz 12

3. Quiz 3                    8.  Quiz 8

4. Quiz 4                    9.  Quiz  9

5. Quiz 5                    10.  Quiz 10

General Course Resources

1. List of Course Objectives  (MS Word Format)

2. Syllabus (MS Word Format)

3. Useful Materials WWW Links

4. Examination Equation Booklet in PDF format

 
Machine Element Design (MECE 4350)
1. Syllabus (MS Word Format)
2. Examination Equation Booklet in PDF
3. Useful Links
 

Materials for Mathematics Teachers

To the teachers who attended the workshop on 11/15:  I enjoyed that hour, hope you did too.  The data and slide show are here now.  Will be adding some to the slide show and data both over the next few weeks.  Definitely check back before the spring semester.

We're running the experiments with electrical solder and will post that data as soon as it's available.   It appears that regular electricians solder ($1.50 at Walmart) will do the job just fine.   Creep loads are in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.   The package even has the wire diameter on it so you don't need to measure.   We're working with 1.5 lbs and 2.5 lbs as our two load levels (approximately 3 MPa and 4MPa stress levels).  That will leave 2 lbs for students to predict based on the model (either from the power law formula or the linear plot of ln(strain  rate) vs. ln(stress))    Obviously will include the best values and the actual brand of solder in the final instruction sheet.  

UPDATE:  The final dataset required loads of 3kg and 4 kg.   The 3 kg test took about 25 minutes,  the 4 kg took about 7 min.   If you want to shorten the process a little you could use 3.5 and 4.  

If you will agree to run the experiment in your class and share the results (both mathematical and pedagogical) .  I'll be happy to provide you with the solder.  We can even loan you the weights if your science teacher won't.  If interested email me at rebobjr at panam dot edu.  Be sure to include your mailing (snail mail) address.

Power point presentation on Creep Modeling

Handout in Word Format

Excel File of Creep Dataset