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INS2037Materials Science2+1+0ECTS:3
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Lab work
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practicals per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Şakir ERDOĞDU
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Focusing on understanding the nature of materials in relation with their atomic structure, composition, properties, and elaborating the relations between the mechanical properties-behavior under external loading and environmetal exposure.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : get acquainted briefly with the atomic structure of materials. 1,91
LO - 2 : define and calculate the physical properties of materials.1,51
LO - 3 : make calculations associated with thermal insulation and heat loss.1,51
LO - 4 : define and calculate the mechanical properties of materials.1,51
LO - 5 : experimentally measure, compare and present the physical and mechanical properties of materials.1,2,114
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Atomic structure of materials. Atomic bonds. Bonding forces and energy well concept. Atomic arrangement and crystal structure. Crystallographic cirections and planes. Polymorphism. Imperfections in crystal structure. Atomic diffusion in solids. Physical properties of materials. Thermal properties of materials. Mechanical properties of materials under external loading. Elastic and plastic deformation. Viscoelasticity. Strees-strain diagram for mild steel. Stress-strain curve for ceramic type materials. Hardness test. Impact test. Fatigue test. Time-dependent deformation of materials. Creep and relaxation concepts. Rheology and viscoelastic solids.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Atomic structure of materials. Atomic bonds
 Week 2Bonding forces and energy well concept
 Week 3Atomic arrangement. Crystal structure. Unit cell concept
 Week 4Crystal systems. Crystallographic directions and planes. Polymorphism
 Week 5Imperfections in crystal structure. Amorphous structure. Atomic diffusion in solids
 Week 6Physical properties of materials
 Week 7Thermal properties of materials and principles associated with thermal insulation
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Mechanical properties of materials. Elasticity. Plasticity. Brittlness and ductility concepts
 Week 10Stress-strain curve for soft steel and the associated characteristics
 Week 11Stress-strain curve for concrete and the associated characteristics
 Week 12Hardness, impact tests and fatigue strength concept
 Week 13Time-dependent deformation of materials. Creep, shrinkage and relaxation concepts
 Week 14Laboratory
 Week 15Laboratory
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Van Vlack, H. , Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, Addition-Wesley Publishing Company.
2Callister, W.D., Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley&Sons, Inc.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 20/11/2012 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 11/01/2013 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Laboratuar çalışması 4 2 8
Arasınav için hazırlık 4 8 32
Arasınav 1.5 1 1.5
Uygulama 1 14 14
Ödev 1 8 8
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 6 3 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load167.5