Fw: Short Courses in Materials

> SHORT COURSES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
> School of Engineering
> University of Surrey
>
> Our programme for the next few months is as follows.
>
> Materials Under Stress 3-7 March 2003
> Light Metals and Alloys 24-28 March 2003
> Science of Adhesion 7-11 April 2003
> Waste and Recycling Technology 9-13 June 2003
> Scanning Probe Microscopy 16-20 June 2003
> Numerical Modelling 23-27 June 2003
> Engineering Ceramics and their Composites 14 - 18 July 2003
>
> Details of each of these courses is given below:
>
>
> Materials Under Stress: An Introduction to Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue
> 3 - 7 March 2003
>
> This is an intensive short course covering the basic concepts of fracture
> mechanics and fatigue, with emphasis on practical applications for metals,
> ceramics, polymers and composites. The course is suitable for those with
> no previous formal introduction to the science of fracture and no prior
> knowledge or experience is assumed. All topics are introduced from first
> principles and the emphasis is on developing an understanding of concepts
> involved.
>
> It aims to provide students with the theoretical background to the key
> linear elastic and elastic/plastic fracture mechanics parameters.
>
> The course will explore the deformation and fracture characteristics of
the
> principal classes of engineering materials under a range of different
> conditions and identify the relevance of the various fracture mechanics
> parameters to each of these classes, and to demonstrate the applicability
> of fracture mechanics in component design and lifeing. The course will be
> based around lectures and exercise classes. It will be suitable for new
> graduates in science or engineering and those who are entering the field
of
> fracture mechanics.
>
>
>
>
> Light Metals and Alloys
> 24 - 28 March 2003
>
> This course aims to describe and explain the processing, structure,
> properties and applications of a number of families of light metals now in
> use. The systems included are the aluminium, magnesium and titanium
> systems and their composites. Advanced processing techniques and the
> enhanced properties that can be obtained are explained. Applications are
> introduced by experts with first hand experience of the use of these
metals
> and alloys
>
> At the end of the course delegates should have an understanding of the
> microstructures and phase diagrams of the systems, and a knowledge of how
> the microstructures and hence properties may be manipulated by equilibrium
> or non-equilibrium processing.
>
>
>
> The Science of Adhesion
> 7 - 12 April 2003
>
> This is an intensive, short course drawing together the many facets of the
> science of adhesion; in particular those relating to chemistry, physics,
> mechanics and advanced analytical techniques. The topics covered include
> surface pretreatment, interfacial aspects of adhesion and the analysis and
> modelling of adhesion phenomena. Examples in the main are taken from the
> adhesive bonding of metals and the adhesion of organic coatings for
> corrosion protection, but the concepts are equally applicable to other
> areas such as composites and metallisation of plastics.
>
> The course is staffed by experts from universities and industry, and
> includes lectures, laboratory classes, computer simulation exercises and
> tutorials
>
> The course is designed for scientists and engineers seeking an
> understanding of the principles underpinning adhesion phenomena. It is
> suitable for both new graduates and those from other disciplines needing
an
> introduction to the subject. Attendance at the course can act as a base
for
> the subsequent study of specific systems, or provide the expert in a
> particular area (such as adhesives, paints or composites) with a thorough
> grounding in the scientific base of the discipline.
>
>
>
>
> Waste and Recycling Technology
> 9-13 June 2003
>
> OBJECTIVES
>
> To provide a wide-ranging coverage of waste and recycling, including
> selection of materials, design of systems, life cycle analysis, choice of
> waste processing and recycling and energy considerations.
>
> COURSE CONTENT
> The factors which affect the production of waste, recyclability and
> disposal are considered in the light of lifecycle analysis, clean
> technology, selection, design, sustainability and end of life
> requirements. The specific reuse of various main groups of materials is
> covered together with marketing opportunities. Domestic household waste
in
> all its roles is discussed. Legal aspects are mentioned as well as some
> case histories.
>
> WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
> The course is directed to you if you are involved in waste control,
> business effeciency and recycling within the materials sector or energy
> recovery sector. It will also be useful to those responsible for the
> materials selection and design of systems which have an environmental
impact.
>
>
>
> Scanning Probe Microscopy
>
> 16 - 20 June 2003
>
>
> Everything You Always Wanted to Know about STM, AFM and other methods of
> the Scanning Probe Microscopy...
>
> Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and
> other methods of Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) are the basis of powerful
> and revolutionary approaches for study of the structures and properties of
> materials and becoming used for quality control in industry.
>
> The Aims of the Course
> The aim of this five day intensive course is to introduce the principles
> and practice of these methods. The physical concepts employed in the
> instrumentation are simple, but the interpretation of the results requires
> understanding of the several interactions convoluted into the measurement
> process. This understanding will be achieved through a balance of
> lectures, tutorials and laboratory demonstrations.
>
> The primary goal of this course will be to describe how the surfaces of
> various materials are characterised by employing different methods of SPM
> and what physical/chemical features can be deduced from their images. This
> will be achieved through a balance of lectures, tutorials and laboratory
> demonstrations.
>
> The Method
> The course will offer high quality instruction in a laboratory
environment.
> Lectures given by SPM experts will be supported by demonstrations in which
> typical experimental problems in SPM will be discussed. The School has
> three STM and AFM microscopes and much of the subject matter will be
> demonstrated on these instruments, however we also plan, as in previous
> years, to offer manufacturers the opportunity to demonstrate
> state-of-the-art equipment.
>
>
>
> Numerical Modelling in Materials Engineering
>
> 23 - 27 June 2003
>
> AIMS
> To explain the underlying principles of finite element analysis. To
> introduce models for the constitutive behaviour of materials under
> different conditions. To demonstrate the application of finite element
> analysis in modelling the processing of materials and the behaviour of
> structural elements/components under a range of loading situations. All
> the main classes of engineering materials will be considered.
>
> LEARNING OUTCOMES
> Students will understand the application of numerical analysis techniques,
> in particular finite element analysis, in a range of engineering
> applications and be aware of the attractions and limitations of such
> techniques. They will also have a knowledge of the different constitutive
> relations appropriate for describing the behaviour of different classes of
> materials under a range of conditions.
>
> CONTENT
> The application of numerical analysis techniques in materials
> engineering. Principles of finite element analysis. Appropriate
> constitutive relations for describing material deformation and failure
> behaviour under a wide range of conditions. Applications in modelling
> materials processing. Applications in modelling deformation and failure
of
> structural elements under load. Case studies involving metal, ceramic,
> polymer and polymer composite materials will be used to illustrate
> different analysis techniques and the different constitutive behaviours of
> the materials under consideration. Examples from processing technologies
> will include metal forming, sintering of ceramics, flow in polymers,
fabric
> drape in composites. Examples from structural analysis will include
> creep/fatigue interactions in high temperature metallic components, impact
> problems, adhesive joints and polymer composite engine
> components. Practical classes will provide delegates the opportunity to
> carry out finite element analyses of varying degrees
> of sophistication (elastic analysis, elasto-plastic analyses, creep
analysis).
>
>
>
>
> Engineering Ceramics and their Composites
> 14 - 18 July 2003
>
> OVERVIEW
> This course will give provide a detailed consideration of the mechanical
> properties of engineering ceramics and ceramic matrix composites.
>
>
> COURSE CONTENT
> The principal topics that will be addressed are the strength of ceramics
> and the use of Weibull statistics, fracture toughness, wear behaviour and
> response to thermal shock. Both ceramics and ceramic matrix composites
> will be considered where appropriate. The lecture content will be
> reinforced and enhanced through tutorial/demonstration sessions.
>
>
> WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
> The course is designed for scientists and engineers seeking an
> understanding of the mechanical properties of engineering ceramics and
> ceramic matrix composites. It will be suitable for graduates with limited
> ceramic experience wishing to widen the scope of their
> knowledge. Commencing at 09:30 am on Monday 14th July 2003, the course
> will finish by 15:00 on Friday 18th July.
>
>
>
> ALL THESE COURSES may be taken as modules in our part-time, modular MSc
> Programmes 'Advanced Materials Technology' or 'Materials for Engineering
> Applications'
>
> For booklets describing the courses, details of the MSc programmes or
> information about other courses please contact me.
>
> Derek Saunders
Received on Tue Feb 18 07:55:36 2003