Course Description

The course covers the following subjects: Structure of construction materials. Plasticity and dislocation movement. Testing materials, destructive and non-destructive methods. Testing standards and material standards. State diagrams and alloy systems. Steel materials - heat treatment, hardening and weldability. Cast iron. Aluminium and copper alloys. Plastics, composites and ceramics.

Assessment Methods

Mid term test counts 30%.
Final test counts 70%. The final examination must receive a passing grade.

Students must have completed 5 of 6 theoretical exercises and 4 laboratory exercises to be alloved to take the final test.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean