MH2043 Advanced Course in Materials Design 12.0 credits

The concept of high performance materials. Chemical, thermal and mechanical response of high performance materials. Mechanical properties of materials including: plastic deformation of pure metals, hardening mechanisms in alloys. The concept of materials design. Thermodynamics, phase diagrams and diffusion. The use of simulation software (Thermo-Calc, Dictra, Matlab) in materials design. Project work on an industrially relevant problem.

After completing the course the student will be able to:

• Design the structure and mechanical properties of a high-performance alloy using theory in thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanical properties.
• Experimentally verify the structure and mechanical properties of the theoretically designed high-performance alloy.
• Conduct a project work in a structured way including project planning, problem solving, analysis and reporting (written and oral).

MH2038 Micro and Nano-structures in Materials.

MH2040 and MH2041 Applied Thermodynamics and Kinetics Part 1 and 2.

 MH2032 Mechanical properties of materials

Material handed out

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• NÄR1 - Attendance, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Project, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Joakim Odqvist

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.