MATERIALS FOR ELEVATED TEMPERATURE SERVICE

MS&E 350

The basic structures and resulting properties of solid materials, including phase equilibria, meta-stability, mechanical properties, failure, corrosion, and materials selection.

MS&E 550

Accelerated introduction to foundational materials concepts and the materials paradigm approach to problem solving and research. Atomic scale structure of materials; defects in crystalline materials; alloy phase diagrams, solid-state diffusion, phase transformations, microstructure development, micro/nano/atomic-scale structure-property relationships.

MS&E 465

Principles of phase transformations, heat transfer and mechanical properties as applied to heat treatment practice. The design, modeling and analysis of heat treatment processes.

ME 437

A structured approach is developed to address the complex problem of materials selection in design where multiple constraints and conflicting objectives need to be considered. Topics include: introductory fracture mechanics; corrosion and corrosion mitigation; effects of manufacturing processes and process selection; property development in metals, ceramics, polymers and composites; and material analysis techniques.

MS&E 752

Phase transformations, nucleation theory and the role of structural imperfections, alloy phase equilibria, interface reactions and growth kinetics, continuous transformations. Knowledge of diffusion and reactions [such asM S & E 352] required.