CODE 110737 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 SCIENZA DEI MATERIALI 11634 (L-SC.MAT.) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/22 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The aim of the course is the one to confer elementary skills connected with the relations between the microstructure and the chemical-physical and mechanical performance of a material and its resistance to corrosion and degradation, according to the principles of the science and technology of the materials. Finally, attention will be paid to the design of the material and to its selection, also based on economic criteria. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Raise the student's awareness of the relationship between microstructural characteristics and functional properties of a material with particular reference to ceramic materials Acquire knowledge aimed at identifying the types of tests necessary to evaluate the suitability of a material for carrying out a specific function. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The aim of the course is to give to the student basic skills on the microstructural and mechanical properties of materials. The student will acquire the ability to identify which materials are suitable in a given process and which treatments improve their characteristics and extend their life-time. PREREQUISITES Preliminary knowledge of chemistry and physic TEACHING METHODS 48 hours of classroom lessons and visits to materials science and engineering laboratories SYLLABUS/CONTENT SYLLABUS/CONTENT Mechanical characteristics of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites: tensile, bending, compression, shear stress and hardness. Viscoelastic materials and rheological models. Fracture theory and fatigue. Thermal treatments and sintering and their influence on the characteristics of use. Corrosion of metals. Design of a product based on operating criteria and economic aspects. Life cycle of a material and sustainability. Some examples of choosing a material. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY M. Ashby, H. Shercliff, D. Cebon, Materials: engineering, science, processing and design W.D. Callister Jr., D.G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering W.F. Smith, J. Hashemi, Foundation of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw-Hill Notes and material provided in class TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ALBERTO LAGAZZO Ricevimento: By appointment after request by email to: alberto.lagazzo@unige.it Exam Board ALBERTO LAGAZZO (President) ANTONIO BARBUCCI MARINA DELUCCHI (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START Calendar, II semester Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam will take place orally through an interview. The student will present a topic of his choice, among those covered during the course, which will be integrated by some specific questions from the teacher. A further question chosen by the teacher, relative to a second topic among those covered, will complete the exam. ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam evaluates the student ability in the choose of the most suitable material in a process. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 20/06/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 04/07/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 25/07/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 05/09/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Working students and students with certified DSA, disabilities or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sergio Di Domizio (sergio.didomizio@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison. Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals Quality education Affordable and clean energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responbile consumption and production