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Manufacturing beginner
Engineering Materials
Understand metals, polymers, composites, and material selection for automotive and aerospace applications. From crystal structures to Ashby charts.
10 lessons
~3 hours
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What you'll learn
Classify engineering materials and their properties Select appropriate steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys Understand composite materials and their applications Apply material selection methods using Ashby charts Interpret material test data and specifications
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of physics (force, stress, strain)
- Familiarity with engineering units (MPa, GPa, kg/m³)
Course Content
1
Introduction to Engineering Materials
10 min
2
Crystal Structure & Mechanical Properties
15 min
3
Steels & Cast Irons
15 min
4
Aluminum & Magnesium Alloys
12 min
5
Titanium & Superalloys
12 min
6
Polymers & Elastomers
12 min
7
Composites
15 min
8
Material Testing & Characterization
12 min
9
Material Selection Methods
15 min
10
Quiz: Engineering Materials
Quiz 15 min