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KF2330 Concepts of Materials 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus KF2330 (Autumn 2019–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

An advanced overview of materials used in engineering-metals, ceramics, polymers and fiber based materials. Examines microstructure of materials and macroscopic properties such as modulus of elasticity and tensile and shear strengths. Topics such as phase diagrams, solid state transformations, fracture, corrosion and sizing are included. Some laboratory demonstrations.

Intended learning outcomes

You should be able to:

  • describe the structure of metals, ceramics, polymers and fiber based materials.
  • describe the properties (strength, shear, compression, corrosion resistance and degradation) characterizing metals, ceramics, polymers and fiber based materials.
  • reflect on choice of materials for certain applications/final products
  • describe recovery processes for the most common materials
  • describe the most common testing methods for materials

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.

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

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination 4 credits.
Projekt lab (report + seminar) 1.5 credits
Tutorials 2 credits

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • 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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CBH/Fibre and Polymer Technology

Education cycle

Second cycle