t.BA.WV.WA.19HS (Materials Selection) 
Module: Materials Selection
This information was generated on: 08 May 2024
No.
t.BA.WV.WA.19HS
Title
Materials Selection
Organised by
T IMPE
Credits
4

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 February 2021
 

Short description

 In the materials selection module, students learn how to systematically select materials using modern methods (including software-based methods).

Module coordinator

 Brändli, Christof (brae)

Learning objectives (competencies)
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
Students will be able to define and evaluate a requirements profile for the selection of materials. F, M K5
They can carry out an independent material selection for a component or technical product. F, M K3
The students learn about software-based solutions for material selection and can apply them. F, M K3
They know the criteria for material selection and can define them. F, M K4

Module contents

 Based on concrete examples, students learn about the process of material selection and can carry it out independently for a technical product.
 
The module is roughly divided into the following topics:
  • Introduction to the systematics of material selection
    • Design process
    • Material index
    • Material diagrams and charts
    • Process and process selection
    • Classification and selection criteria
  • Application of software based material selection
    • CES Edupack
  • Case studies on material selection

Teaching materials
  • Lecture notes
  • Software EduPack

Supplementary literature
  • M.F. Ashby, Materials selection in mechanical design, Heidelberg Elsevier Spektrum Akademischer Verlag; 5. Auflage, 2016
  • M. Reuter, Methodik der Werkstoffauswahl, Hanser Verlag, München, 2007

Prerequisites
  • Materials and chemistry
  • Materials technology 1 (WT1)
  • Materials engineering 2 (WT2)

Teaching language

 (X) German ( ) English

Part of International Profile

 ( ) Yes (X) No

Module structure

 Type 2a
  For more details please click on this link: T_CL_Modulauspraegungen_SM2025

Exams
Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded assignments during teaching semester          
End-of-semester exam Exam written 90min Grade 100%

Remarks

  

Legal basis

 The module description is part of the legal basis in addition to the general academic regulations. It is binding. During the first week of the semester a written and communicated supplement can specify the module description in more detail.
Course: Werkstoffauswahl - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.WV.WA.19HS.V
Title
Werkstoffauswahl - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.