What will you in the Material Behavior Course
Understand how atomic bonding and structure influence material properties
Analyze crystal structures and their role in mechanical behavior
Explore types of material defects and their effects on performance
Examine noncrystalline materials such as polymers and glasse
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Overview of material classes: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites
Introduction to the microstructure-processing-properties-performance paradigm
Methods for measuring material behavior
Module 2: Atomic Structure and Bonding
Duration: ~2 hours
Review of atomic structure and periodic trends
Primary bonds: metallic, covalent, and ionic
Secondary bonding and its influence on properties
Module 3: Crystalline Structure
Duration: ~2.5 hours
Crystal systems and Bravais lattices
Unit cell structures and packing density
How crystal structure affects physical and mechanical properties
Module 4: Point Defects and Diffusion
Duration: ~2.5 hours
Vacancies, interstitials, and substitutional atoms
Mechanisms and rates of diffusion
Impact of point defects on materials performance
Module 5: Linear, Planar, and Volumetric Defects
Duration: ~2.5 hours
Dislocations and plastic deformation
Grain boundaries and strengthening mechanisms
Volume defects like precipitates and inclusions
Module 6: Noncrystalline and Semicrystalline Materials
Duration: ~2.5 hours
Structure and behavior of amorphous solids
Thermal transitions in polymers and glasses
Influence of temperature and structure on noncrystalline material performance
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Job Outlook
Materials Engineers: Deepen understanding of how internal structure affects material behavior
Mechanical Engineers: Strengthen skills in selecting appropriate materials for product design
Product Developers: Choose materials based on function and application-specific requirements
Researchers: Explore new materials and optimize properties through defect engineering
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Deepen your understanding of materials and their behavior under different conditions with these carefully curated programs designed to help engineers and designers make informed decisions in materials selection and structural applications.
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