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Introductory Remarks: Professor Krishnan Balasubramaniam

This document outlines the course structure and content for ME 101: Materials Science and Technology. It includes a list of reference materials, an overview of factors considered in material selection, and the 23 modules that will be covered in the course. The modules range from introductory topics like material deformation and tensile testing, to more specialized topics like creep testing, non-destructive tests, and composites. The course is aimed to give students a comprehensive understanding of materials science and engineering.

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Introductory Remarks: Professor Krishnan Balasubramaniam

This document outlines the course structure and content for ME 101: Materials Science and Technology. It includes a list of reference materials, an overview of factors considered in material selection, and the 23 modules that will be covered in the course. The modules range from introductory topics like material deformation and tensile testing, to more specialized topics like creep testing, non-destructive tests, and composites. The course is aimed to give students a comprehensive understanding of materials science and engineering.

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ME 101: Materials Science and Technology

Module 1: Introductory Remarks


Professor Krishnan Balasubramaniam
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036

References
Dieter - Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw Hill Publications Ashby & Jones Engineering Materials, Pergamon Press Van Vlack - Introduction to Material Science Reed Hill - Physical Metallurgy principles
ME101: Materials Science and Technology

Material Selection
Economic

2 5 1

Mechanical
Thermal Optical Magnetic Electrical Surface (oxidation, wear..) Production Aesthetic

1. Density (Weight) 2. Modulus (Stiffness) 3. Damping (Energy Absorption) 4. Strength (Yield) 5. Hardness 6. Toughness (Fracture) 7. Fatigue Strength 8. Creep Strength 3

ME101: Materials Science and Technology

Modules to be covered
Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module 1: Introduction 2: Material Deformation 3: Tensile Testing 4: Stress.vs.Strain 5: True Stress/Strain 6: Stress States 7: Bending & Shear 8: Hardness Testing 9: Fracture Mechanics 10: Impact Testing 11: Fatigue and Failure 12: Fatigue Testing Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module 13: 14: 15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20: 21: 22: 23: Design Consideration Creep Testing Non-destructive Tests Non-ferrous Metals Polymer and Plastics Rubber Glass & Ceramics Concrete Joints and Bonds Composites Material Comparisons

ME101: Materials Science and Technology

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