Materials Engineering

11B2100

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

Technical progress in many branches of industry is closely linked to the development and use of modern materials. The optimal use of materials in technical applications requires basic knowledge of the structure of materials, knowledge of the resulting properties and the applicable testing methods as well as knowledge of sustainable material selection and processing. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the complex field of materials engineering. In particular, the classic material groups metals, ceramics/glass and plastics are covered.

1. Introduction - Why materials engineering
2. Atomic structure, types of bonding, crystal structures and lattice defects
3. Material properties and material testing: elastic and plastic behavior, tensile test, hardness test, notched bar impact test, creep, material fatigue, non-destructive testing (NDT), strengthening mechanisms
4. Phase diagrams and their application
5. Ferrous materials: iron and steel technology, iron-carbon diagram, ZTU diagrams, classification, designation and areas of application
6. Non-ferrous metals: production, properties and areas of application of engineering non-ferrous metals
7. Glasses and ceramics: production and structure, classification and areas of application
8. Polymers: Classification, properties, production and structure (types of bonding, glass transition, etc.), technical polymers and areas of application
9. Composite materials and material selection

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination

Examination: see the applicable study regulations

Fundamentals of physics and chemistry

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module will have advanced knowledge of materials engineering, understand the fundamental physical and chemical properties of metals, ceramics and plastics, and be able to establish the connection between the structure of materials and their bonds, as well as the resulting material properties.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be familiar with the basic principles of material properties and their testing methods. They will be able to use this knowledge to preselect materials for specific technical applications.

• Mola, Javad

• Mola, Javad
• Susoff, Markus Lothar
• Jahns, Katrin
• Schröder, Cathrin
• Giertler, Alexander