CODE 106785 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI 11430 (LM SC.MAT.) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 2 INGEGNERIA MECCANICA - ENERGIA E AERONAUTICA 9270 (LM-33) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 INGEGNERIA MECCANICA - PROGETTAZIONE E PRODUZIONE 9269 (LM-33) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI 11430 (LM SC.MAT.) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/16 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course introduces the student to the world of polymeric and composite materials, analyzing the materials that compose them and the techniques necessary to produce them. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the different families of polymeric and composite materials made with a polymeric matrix. The different characteristics of the reinforcements used in combination with the matrices will be analyzed. The processing technologies of polymer and composite materials with particle reinforcement and long fiber will be studied. The ways in which the tests must be carried out to characterize these materials from a physical and mechanical point of view will be introduced. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The goal of the course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of polymeric materials and their physical, mechanical and fire resistance behavior, as well as describe the details of the production techniques of plastic pieces. Introduce composites, describe in detail the types of matrices and existing reinforcements, analyze the main technologies for making composite materials. The visits to laboratories and production plants allow to realize the theoretical aspects described in class, making students immerse themselves in some of the working realities in which they will be able to operate after graduation. At the end of the course, students will have the tools to choose, among the composite materials, the one most suitable for a specific application. They will also be aware of the ways in which the tests must be carried out to characterize these materials from a physical and mechanical point of view. PREREQUISITES Chemistry, Mechanics of materials. TEACHING METHODS The teaching consists of lectures, during which the teacher uses video to understand the various aspects of polymeric and composite materials and the operating principles of the machinery used to make pieces. Visits are also made to industrial plants and laboratories, during which it is possible to attend the various stages of production and verification of the quality of the pieces made of polymeric or composite material. SYLLABUS/CONTENT After introducing the classification of technopolymers (thermoplastic, thermosetting), the characteristics of the main families of polymeric materials will be analyzed. The mechanical and thermal characteristics of the various types of existing polymer-matrix composite materials will be analyzed. Subsequently, the types of usable processes (extrusion, molding, etc.) will be described according to the type of polymer or composite to be produced. During the course, the unified tests will also be described, which allow to establish the characteristics of polymers and composites. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY C. Gambaro, E. Lertora, C. Mandolfino, “Tecnologie dei materiali compositi”, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica, Facoltà d’Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Genova, 2012. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ENRICO LERTORA Ricevimento: Student receiving hours are Monday to Friday by appointment by e-mail or telephone at the DIME department - Sez. ITIMAT in Via Opera Pia 15, 16145 Genova - Ground floor. e-mail: enrico.lertora@unige.it - Tel: 0103356570 Exam Board ENRICO LERTORA (President) CHIARA MANDOLFINO MARCO PIZZORNI (President Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9269 Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam consists of an oral test during which three questions are asked. Students with SLD, with disabilities, or with other regularly certified special educational needs will agree with the teacher on the exam method and the compensatory instruments, by contacting the teacher at least 10 days before the exam. They will also be able to take advantage of the additional time required by law. ASSESSMENT METHODS The student's preparation is ascertained by verifying the student's ability to apply the information received in class, demonstrating not only mnemonic learning but above all a mature assimilation of concepts. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 15/01/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 10/02/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 13/06/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 01/07/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 22/07/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale 02/09/2025 09:00 GENOVA Orale