Lightweight Structural Materials

(Offered each summer term)

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Degree Courses
B.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringM.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringB.Sc. Industrial Engineering
M.Sc. Industrial EngineeringM.Sc. PhysicsM.Sc. Manufacturing Technologies for Materials
Mechanical Engineering (graduation abroad)Phyics (graduation abroad)Industrial Engineering (graduation abroad)

Content:

In the lectures, students obtain fundamental knowledge of various light metals. The theoretical knowledge will be deepened and extended in exercises and self-study.  Part of the exercises will be carried out in the laboratory with small groups (5-7 students). During the practical exercises, students collect their first own experience with various materials tests and microstructure investigations. The results of the investigations will be documented in brief reports.

Essential content of the course:

  • Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-, Mg- and Ti-alloys and titanium aluminides
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Applications of lightweight structural materials in the automotive and aircraft industry
  • Current research focuses of the various materials

Literatur

[1] Lecture notes
[2] C. Leyens & M. Peters, Titan und Titanlegierungen, Wiley-VCH, 2002

Further self-study literature will be announced in the course.

ProportionExam PerformanceCredits
VL: 2 SWS
UE: 1 SWS
PR: 1 SWS
Seld-study: 120h
Preparation of protocol in the course
of the exercise

Written Exam á 90 min, Audit period: 22.07-29.09
6 Credits