Materials Selection and Economics

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. choose suitable materials – metals, ceramics, polymers and composites for specific application; 2. make the right choice from techno-economic, environmental and safety viewpoints; 3. demonstrate knowledge of the properties of materials that make them the practical choice in various applications; and 4. explain fabrication, heat treatment and surface treatment in the production of satisfactory components.

Metallurgical engineers and techno-economic consideration; selection of engineering materials by the metallurgical engineer for specific applications such as in oil and gas, saline environment, construction, high temperature environment, nuclear, electronics, aerospace industries based on techno-economic considerations. Physical, mechanical, chemical, electrical, magnetic and thermal properties of engineering materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, composite and their production. Structure-properties-application relationship of materials and their selection based on cost-benefit analysis, environmental friendliness and safety. Factors governing the selection of materials for specific applications needs.