Introduction to Selection of Mechanical Properties:
Types of materials Static strength, Toughness, Stiffness, Fatigue Creep, Fatigue & Thermal Properties.
Selection for corrosion resistance:
The nature of the corrosion process , selection of materials for resistance to atmospheric corrosion , selection of materials for resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures , selection of materials for resistance to corrosion in the soil , selection of materials for resistance to corrosion in water , selection of materials for chemical plant , degradation of polymeric materials.
Selection of materials for resistance to wear:
The mechanisms of wear, The effect of environment on wear Surface treatment to reduce wear , Erosive wear , Selection of materials for resistance to erosive wear.
The relationship between materials selection and materials processing:
The purpose of materials processing, the background to process selection. The casting of metals and alloys, wrought products, the manufacture of plastics. Fabrication from powder, Fastening and joining.
Materials for Aerospace Application:
Principal characteristics of aircraft structures, Property requirements of aircraft structures, Requirements for high-speed flight, Candidate materials for aircraft structures.
Materials for ship structures & automotive application:
The ship girder, Factors influencing materials selection for ship hulls, Materials of construction.
Materials for engines and power generation:
Internal combustion, External combustion.
Materials for bearings & High Temperature Application:
Rolling bearings, Plain bearings.