Content of Learning Activity

Concept of materials: Definition, history, classification.
Mechanical properties of materials: Elasticity, plasticity, toughness, stiffness, hardness.
Influence of temperature: Evolution of mechanical properties; thermal expansion.
Processes of material elaboration and links with the selection of materials.
Creation of an object: Link with the categories of materials from a properties point of view, design approach and selection strategy according to Ashby.
Material selection: Selection strategy and case studies.
Energy and resources: Definitions of green and renewable energies; concepts of resources, reserves, and wealth and availability of mineral resources; links with the Environment course.
The life cycle of materials: Life cycle analysis of materials, Eco-Audit, and environmental awareness, links with the Sustainable Development Goals.
End of life of materials and waste management: Advantages and disadvantages of recycling, waste and secondary raw materials, and materials recycling.
Structure of crystalline materials: Symmetry of crystal lattices; examples of crystal structures; The defects in real crystalline solids.
Phase diagram concept: Examples of binary diagrams
The course addresses climate and environmental issues and focuses on societal, environmental, and climate transitions.

Required Reading

Note de cours - Partie 2 - Connaissance et choix des matériaux - F. Delaunois - Delaunois Fabienne

Required Learning Resources/Tools

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Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

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Other Recommended Reading

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Mode of delivery

• Face-to-face

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Exercices dirigés
• Utilisation de logiciels
• Travaux pratiques
• Etudes de cas
• Remédiations intégrées à un type d'AA

Evaluations

The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)