Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1469/2007
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 15,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 3,50 OT , Cód. 912317.
Lecturer
            - Carlos Alexandre Campos Pais Coelho  (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          While not compulsory, a pass in Materials Science and Engineering will be useful. 
Objectives
          Students should:
- be able to characterise the different types of materials 
- be familiar with the different thermal treatments of metal alloys and its purposes
- know the appropriate procedures for each material
- be familiar with metal characterisation techniques
Program
          - Industrial production of iron alloys
- Iron-carbon alloy systems 
- Alloy and non-alloy steel
- Thermal treatment of steels
- Classification of steels 
- Cast irons
- Non-ferrous metallic materials
- Non-metallic materials
- Introduction to metal characterisation techniques
Evaluation Methodology
          Written tests and individual and group coursework, the latter being compulsory in every assessment season. 
Bibliography
          - Coelho, C. (2011). Apontamentos do docente. .:  .
- Smith, W. (1996). Princípio de Ciência e Engenharia dos Materiais. .:  MC Graw Hill
- Soares, P. (1992). Aços - Características e Tratamentos Térmicos. Porto:  Livroluz
- Catálogo de Aços da Thyssen.(0, 0 de ---).  .,
Teaching Method
          Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. Technical visits.
Software used in class
          

















