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Materials Selection and Optimization, 6 credits
Hållbara materialval, 6 hp
TMKM16
Main field of study
Energy and Environmental Engineering Product Development Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Mattias CalmungerDirector of studies or equivalent
Mikael SegersällEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Energy and Environmental Engineering, Product Development, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Mechanical Engineering, B Sc in Engineering
- Design and Product Development
- Energy-Environment-Management
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Engineering Materials, Solid MechanicsIntended learning outcomes
To familiarise the student with knowledge and procedures for optimisation of materials for engineering applications. After completed course the student should:
- Understand the interaction between; design, process and material
- Be able to use materials selction as a tool in the design process.
- Be able to perform materials selection according to the models presented in the course, with or without taking shape into consoderation.
- Be able to use computerized methods to carry out material optimization.
Course content
Application of material properties in engineering design; Basic theories regarding materials selection and optimisation; material design; Competition between different classes of materials; Systematic materials selection; Criteria for the use of advanced materials; Project work with the help of material database.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, tutorials and project work
Examination
| UPG1 | Project assignment | 2 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Course literature
Materials and the Environment: Eco-informed Material Choice - 2nd ed. av Michael F. Ashby, ISBN 978-0-12-385971-6, Elsevier.
Other information
Supplementary courses: Deformation and fracture, New materials, Light materials
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingDirector of Studies or equivalent
Mikael SegersällExaminer
Mattias CalmungerCourse website and other links
http://www.iei.liu.se/kmt/education/undergraduatecourses-tmkm02Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Michael F Ashby, Materials selection in mechanical design
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Project assignment | 2 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Michael F Ashby, Materials selection in mechanical design
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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X
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TEN1
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
X
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X
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LAB1
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
X
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X
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X
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TEN1
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
X
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TEN1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
X
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X
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TEN1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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X
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 3.2 Communications |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
X
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X
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UPG1
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
X
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X
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TEN1
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
X
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X
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X
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UPG1
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