MF2033 Material, Environment and Economy 6.0 credits

This course will introduce systematic material selection processes in product development with support of material selection tools.

In the process of product development constraints are formed based on the function of the product, which must be connected to materials properties. Here knowledge about materials properties as mechanical, optical, thermal, tactile etc. for different classes of material is necessary. Here former knowledge from mechanics of materials and materials science will be used to identify relevant parameters.

Selection of material is also important from a sustainable perspective. In the course methods for analyzing environmental effects as well as economic aspects from a life cycle perspective will be introduced.

After finishing the course the student shall:

• be able to connect material properties to functional demands for the product
• be able to choose relevant material parameters at the different stages in the material selection process
• be able to analyse tactile qualities of materials
• be able to include environmental effects and economy in a life cycle perspective in the material selection process
• be able of reasoning of causes for material selection in real situations

A Bachelor in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Notified at beginning of course.

• INL2 - Exercise, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Written Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB2 - Laboration, 1.0 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.

Approved assignments and pass a written test

• 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.