Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student can:
- Utilize systematic methods for materials selection
- Is able to compare and choose materials on the basis of the design requirements.
- Criticize and compare alternative materials solutions for designs.
- Examine the product life cycle phases.
- Identify major trends in the evolution of the state of the art in engineering materials and their implications for mechanical design.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 15.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Junhe Lian
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Junhe Lian
Contact information for the course (valid 17.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Prof. Junhe Lian (junhe.lian@aalto.fi)
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course introduces students to the process of material selection, with emphasis on materials selection in mechanical design, and teaches basic knowledge and skills about material selection criteria and their use in systematic material selection. A brief overview of the state of the art in engineering materials is also included, with a discussion of major trends that affect mechanical design.
During the course students will learn to use a computer aided material selection program, Cambridge Engineering Selector (CES).
The course consists of independent reading and computer exercises, class discussions and a final assignment where students apply what they have learned in practice.
Applies in this implementation:
The course consists of
independent reading and computer exercises, class discussions and a final
assignment where students apply what they have learned in practice. Different
from conventional courses, this one is organized via the "multiform
teaching". Each "multiform teaching" session will include a
preliminary task which must be submitted to the corresponding MyCourses
workshop before the class. These tasks will guide the students in independently
studying from the textbook, and serve as the basis for discussion in class.
Part of the course grade is based on timely completion and quality of these
task reports and active participation in the discussions in class and online. Instead
of an examination, students apply in their project course what they learned
from this course, and write up a case study about materials selection for a
component.During the course students
will learn to use a computer aided material selection program, Cambridge
Engineering Selector (CES). All students can install their personal copy of the
CES software to their own computers. The CES software is installed on computers
in computer classrooms of the Mechanical Engineering Main Building. The license
is available at download.aalto.fi.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
in-class and online participation, weekly tasks, case study
Applies in this implementation:
Grading Structure:
45 points participation
30 points quality of tasks or questions
40 points case study
Total grade:
≥100 (5)
≥85 (4)
≥70 (3)
≥55 (2)
≥40 (1)
<40 (0)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Applies in this implementation:
Methods
In class (hour)
Independent work (hour)
Total workload (hour)
Lecture and seminar
12
12
24
Computer Exercise
14
0
14
Multiform teaching
12
48
60
Total
38
96
134
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Ashby, M. F., Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
Applies in this implementation:
4th edition is available in the Aalto
Library as an e-book. You can visit Aalto-Finna
(aalto.finna.fi) webpage, log in, and search for this material,
it may direct you to this page Materials selection in mechanical
design.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Kon-67.4120 Selection of engineering materials
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
KJR-C2004 Materiaalitekniikka (the Bacherlor level materials science course) or similar knowledge on materials science
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
Software: The exercises also require the use of
the GRANTA software, which is available in the computer classrooms in
K1-building. But during the coronavirus pandemic period, you are highly recommended
to install the program to your own PC (Windows 7 or newer is
needed. No macOS or Linux version is available, but the program seems to be
fully functional in virtual environments). You can download GRANTA EduPack
program from Aalto software download service Download.aalto.fi (Aalto user credentials log in is
needed). If you only have a macOS or Linux operated system by your side, we
suggest you to perform on virtual machine instead, or to get access to Windows
classroom computers remotely from your own device using the VDI system (e.g. mfavdi.aalto.fi,
or VMware Horizon Client vdi.aalto.fi, for more information, please
refer to Remote
access to Windows classroom computers). For detailed software install
instruction, you are referred to the MyCourses website, where a systematic
instruction manual is provided.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course is intended to support project-based learning, through close integration with the MEC-E1003 or MEC-E1004 project courses. For students in the Mechanical Engineering Master's degree programme, the final assignment for this course can be a subtask of the common studies project.
Applies in this implementation:
Software: The exercises also require the use of
the GRANTA software, which is available in the computer classrooms in
K1-building. But during the coronavirus pandemic period, you are highly recommended
to install the program to your own PC (Windows 7 or newer is
needed. No macOS or Linux version is available, but the program seems to be
fully functional in virtual environments). You can download GRANTA EduPack
program from Aalto software download service Download.aalto.fi (Aalto user credentials log in is
needed). If you only have a macOS or Linux operated system by your side, we
suggest you to perform on virtual machine instead, or to get access to Windows
classroom computers remotely from your own device using the VDI system (e.g. mfavdi.aalto.fi,
or VMware Horizon Client vdi.aalto.fi, for more information, please
refer to Remote
access to Windows classroom computers). For detailed software install
instruction, you are referred to the MyCourses website, where a systematic
instruction manual is provided.