Materials In Industry Objectives for Part IV

Chapter 12 Ferrous Alloys

Specific Student Learning Objective:

Ferrous -- The Family of Cast Irons

1. Draw the structure formed in gray iron.

2. Draw the structure formed in white iron.

3. Draw the structure formed in ductile iron.

4. Draw the structure formed in malleable iron.

5. List the six types of cast iron.

6. List the five types of graphite formation in gray iron.

7. List the five advantages of cast iron.

8. List the two disadvantages of cast iron.

9. List the engineering characteristics of gray iron.

10. Discuss the classes or grades of cast iron.

11. List the engineering characteristics of ductile iron.

12. List the disadvantage of ductile iron as compared to gray iron.

13. Discuss the application of high alloy gray and ductile iron.

Chapter 13 Nonferrous Alloys

Specific Student Learning Objective:

Aluminum Alloys

1. Discuss the advantages of aluminum alloys.

2. Discuss the disadvantages of aluminum alloys.

3. List the two groups of aluminum alloys based on their manufacturer.

4. List the two sub-groups of aluminum alloys.

5. List five (5) temper designations for aluminum alloys.

6. What is the strength range of aluminum alloys?

Magnesium Alloys

1. Discuss five of the advantages of magnesium alloys.

2. Discuss the disadvantages of magnesium alloys.

3. List strength ranges of magnesium alloy, cast, wrought, pure magnesium.

Beryllium Alloys

1. Discuss the advantages of beryllium alloys.

2. Discuss the disadvantages of beryllium alloys.

Copper Alloys

1. Discuss the advantages of copper alloys.

2. Discuss the disadvantages of copper alloys.

3. Discuss the strengthening mechanism and list the strengths achieved for copper based alloys.

4. List the six (6) temper designations for copper based alloys.

Nickel-Cobalt Alloys

1. List the two major applications for nickel-cobalt alloys.

2. Discuss the advantages of nickel and cobalt alloys.

3. Discuss the alloy "monel" and its application.

4. Discuss the nickel-cobalt superalloys.

5. List the three categories of superalloys along with the material's trade name.

6. Discuss the superalloy applications.

7. Discuss the three ways to achieve high strength and creep resistance in superalloys.

8. List the strength achieved in nickel and cobalt superalloys.

Chapter 16 Composite Materials

By. Robert Susnik

Specific Student Learning Objective:

1. List five properties which come from additives to Polymers.

2. Explain "What are coupling Agents?"

3. Explain "What is Anisotropic?"

4. Explain "What is Isotropic?"

5. Define Composite?

6. Explain "What is the Synergistic Effect?"

7. List and give examples of the three classifications of composites.

8. Explain material matrix and reinforcement in composites.

9. List the six (6) factors which influence the properties of fibrous reinforced composites.

10. List the four types of fiber.

11. Explain particulate composites?

12. Explain Laminar composites?

13. Explain Fibrous composites?

14. Describe several advantages of metallic particulate composites.

15. List five (5) of the ten (10) composites forming processes.

16. List Several advantages of Composites.

17. Explain How are stresses (Loads) transferred to reinforcing fibers.

18. What are the three major classifications of matrices.

Chapter 17 Construction Materials

By James L. Otter

Specific Student Learning Objective:

1. List the main materials used in the construction industry.

2. Discuss the differences between Cement & Concrete.

3. List the four ingredients within Concrete.

4. List and explain the five different types of Cement.

5. List the common additives to Concrete.

6. What is the "Water Cement Ratio" and why is it important?

7. Explain the difference between Reinforce Concrete, Prestressed Concrete and Concrete.

8. Discuss the basic components of Asphalt.

9. Discuss the ideal structure of Asphalt.

10. Discuss the main construction materials. (Wood, Concrete and Asphalt) For each compare their common points and major differences.