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Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of California, Davis
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We explore “10 things” that range from the menu of materials available to engineers in their profession to the many mechanical and electrical properties of materials important to their use in various engineering fields. We also discuss the principles behind the manufacturing of those materials. By the end of the course, you will be able to: * Recognize the important aspects of the materials used in modern engineering applications, * Explain the underlying principle of materials science: “structure leads to properties,” * Identify the role of thermally activated processes in many of these important “things” – as illustrated by the Arrhenius relationship. * Relate each of these topics to issues that have arisen (or potentially could arise) in your life and work. If you would like to explore the topic in more depth you may purchase Dr. Shackelford's Textbook: J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, Eighth Edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2015

Modules

Course Overview

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  • Course Introduction

Thing 1 - The Menu of Materials

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  • Six Categories of Engineering Materials
  • Structure Leads to Properties
  • Summary

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  • Thing 1

Thing 2 - Point Defects Explain Solid State Diffusion

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  • Crystallography and the Electron Microscope
  • Introduction to the Arrhenius Relationship
  • The Arrhenius Relationship Applied to the Number of Vacancies in a Crystal
  • Point Defects and Solid State Diffusion
  • The Arrhenius Relationship Applied to Solid State Diffusion
  • Summary

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  • Thing 2

Thing 3 - Dislocations Explain Plastic Deformation

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  • Defining a Linear Defect - the Dislocation
  • Plastic Deformation by Dislocation Motion
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  • Thing 3

Thing 4 - Stress vs. Strain - The “Big Four” Mechanical Properties

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  • The Stress versus Strain (Tensile) Test
  • The “Big Four” Mechanical Properties
  • Focusing on Strength and Stiffness
  • Beyond the Tensile Strength
  • Focusing on Ductility
  • A Fifth Parameter – Toughness
  • Summary

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  • Thing 4

Thing 5 - Creep Deformation

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  • Definition of Creep Deformation
  • The Creep Curve
  • Creep Deformation and the Arrhenius Relationship
  • Mechanisms for Creep Deformation
  • Summary

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  • Thing 5

Thing 6 - The Ductile-to-Brittle Transition

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  • The Ductile-to-Brittle Transition and Crystal Structure
  • Plotting the Ductile-to-Brittle Transition
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Thing 7 - Fracture Toughness

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  • Introducing the Concept of Critical Flaws
  • Fracture Toughness and the Design Plot
  • Critical Flaw Size and the Design Plot
  • A Play of Good versus Evil!
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  • Thing 7

Thing 8 - Fatigue

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  • Introduction to Fatigue
  • Defining Fatigue
  • The Fatigue Curve and Fatigue Strength
  • Mechanism of Fatigue
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Thing 9 - Making Things Fast and Slow

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  • Introduction to Phase Diagrams
  • The Lead-Tin Phase Diagram
  • The Competition Between Instability and Diffusion
  • The TTT Diagram for Eutectoid Steel
  • Diffusional Transformations
  • Diffusionless Transformations
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  • Thing 9

Thing 10 - A Brief History of Semiconductors

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  • A Brief History
  • The Intrinsic Semiconductor
  • The Extrinsic Semiconductor
  • Combined Intrinsic and Extrinsic Behavior
  • Summary

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  • Thing 10

Course Wrap-Up

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  • Ten Things Final

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Discover the essential "10 Things Every Engineer Should Know" in this foundational Materials Science course by Dr. Shackelford on Coursera. Delve into the vast array of materials available, their crucial mechanical and electrical properties, and the manufacturing principles behind them. Perfect for engineers seeking to deepen their understanding, this 540-minute course is available with a Starter subscription.

James Shackelford
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James Shackelford