The course consists of six lectures, one computer exercise session focused on training to use the software and one computer exercise section that forms part of the examination. Students then complete a short exercise and report.
MH1040 Material selection 1.5 credits
In this course, you will learn about the process of selecting a material for a given application using a systematic methodology based on materials properties. The course includes an overview of the most common important materials properties, the derivation of "merit indices" to find the most suitable material and the use of the software Ansys EduPack for this purpose.
Information per course offering
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Information for Spring 2026 Start 13 Jan 2026 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
- Periods
Spring 2026: P3 (1.5 hp)
- Pace of study
10%
- Application code
60317
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
- Open for application for TINTE-MCF2.
- Planned modular schedule
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH1040 (Spring 2026–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH1040 (Spring 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
The course deals with:
- Systematic material selection methodology supported by material selection tools.
- That in the product development process, requirements are formulated that are linked to the function of the product, which in turn are linked to the properties of the materials.
- That the choice of materials is of great importance from a sustainability perspective. The course also includes the use of methods to analyse the environmental impact of material selection throughout the life cycle of products.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Independently justify and apply material selection methodology in the design of structures and products based on life cycle perspectives together with sustainability and recycling aspects.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements.
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
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Hand-in exercise, 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.
Examiner
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
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle