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MECH 370 Prin Of Materials Processing Units: 3.50
The basic mechanisms of mass transport and phase transformations in materials are developed from thermodynamic and kinetic principles. Topics include phase equilibria, diffusion, solidification and solid-state transformations. The application of these phenomena to materials processing methods, such as casting, forming, heat treatment and sintering is described.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MECH 270
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Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 18
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 24
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Use generalized equilibrium thermodynamics to describe materials and other natural phenomenon.
- Understand the relationships between structure and processing.
- Identify and describe microstructure characteristics: cubic crystallography, phase boundaries, grain boundary types.
- Design experiments to capture kinetic information to predict rate processes in materials processes.
- Identify boundary conditions and solve diffusion problems.
- Read and use binary phase diagrams and TTT curves to plan heat treatments.
- Critically read and write clearly about new scientific literature and patents regarding materials processing.