Mechanical properties of steels are determined by their microstructures. This course introduces how the microstructures are formed in steels in terms of phase equilibria, kinetics of phase transformations and crystallography. Students will also learn the principles and philosophy of microstructural design to obtain advanced steels.
Students will:
1) Understand the principle of microstructural design for a variety of applications of steels.
2) Understand the basis of metallurgy (phase equilibria, kinetics of phase transformations and crystallography), which are necessary to design the microstructures.
3) Acquire the metallurgical principles well enough to be able to create new microstructural design methods by themselves.
Thermodynamics of Phase equilibria, kinetics of phase transformations, crystallography, microstructural design principle
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Exercise problems will be given to promote students' understanding in each class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Guidance, Steel making and recent research and development | Understand steel making and recent steel research and development. |
Class 2 | Thermodynamics of alpha/gamma phase transphormation in pure iron -Lecture- | Understand the basics of thermodynamics of alpha/gamma phase transphormation in pure iron |
Class 3 | Thermodynamics of alpha/gamma phase transphormation in pure iron -Exercise- | Try quizzes and discuss on thermodynamics of alpha/gamma phase transphormation in pure iron |
Class 4 | Phase equilibrium between alpha and gamma in Fe-M binary system -Lecture- | Understand the basics of thermodynamics of alpha/ gamma phase transphormation in Fe-M binary systems |
Class 5 | Phase equilibrium between alpha and gamma in Fe-M binary system -Exercise- | Try quizzes and discuss on thermodynamics of alpha/gamma phase transphormation in Fe-M binary systems |
Class 6 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics of gamma/alpha diffusional transformation -Lecture- | Understand the basics of thermodynamics and kinetics of gamma/alpha diffusional transformation |
Class 7 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics of gamma/alpha diffusional transformation -Exercise- | Try quizzes and discuss on thermodynamics and kinetics of gamma/alpha diffusional transformation |
Class 8 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Bainitic transformation -Lecture- | Understand the basics of thermodynamics and kinetics of Bainitic transformation |
Class 9 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Bainitic transformation -Exercise- | Try quizzes and discuss on thermodynamics and kinetics of Bainitic transformation |
Class 10 | Thermodynamics and Crystallography of Martensitic transformation -Lecture- | Understand the basics of thermodynamics and crystallography of Martensitic transformation |
Class 11 | Thermodynamics and Crystallography of Martensitic transformation -Exercise- | Try quizzes and discuss on thermodynamics and crystallography of Martensitic transformation |
Class 12 | Microstructure design of high strength steels -Lecture- | Understand the basics of microstructure design of high strength steels |
Class 13 | Microstructure design of high strength steels -Exercise- | Try quizzes and discuss on microstructure design of high strength steels |
Class 14 | Seminar (Lecture and factory tour in steel industry) | Understand the importance of microstructural control in steel making process. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
None specified.
Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, D. A. Porter, K. E. Eastering, Canpman & Hall.
Steels -Microstructure and Properties-, R. W. K. Honeycombe & H. K. D. H. Bhadeshia, Edward Arnold.
Steels -Heat Treatment and Processing Principles-, G. Krause, ASM International.
Evaluation: Presentations(30%), Questionnaires(70%)
The criteria of credit: 60 points and higher
None required
Schedule on the seminar tour will be announced in lecture when fixed.