Smart Materials for Engineering

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Smart Materials for Engineering
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. Describe and interpret how materials change properties as a function of an external stimuli and their implications for engineering systems. 2. Investigate, analyze and evaluate complex information, concepts and methodologies relating the cutting-edge developments in smart materials for engineering systems. 3. Describe and identify the basic fabrication and characterization techniques of engineering devices using smart materials. 4. Derive conceptual designs for the production of engineering device using smart materials. 5. Identify, select and use smart materials for the fabrication of engineering devices in different application areas. 6. Apply, analyze and evaluate the above learning objectives for a self-chosen case, which is as much as possible related to an industrial application or engineering system.
Omschrijving	In this course, the students will learn basic knowledge on Smart Materials, their fabrication, characterization and application in Engineering systems. The course will bring together relevant knowledge from different disciplines to understand the multidisciplinary nature of Smart Materials and their application in engineering devices, such as sensors and actuators. The topics that are covered in the class include: - Introduction to Smart Materials - Advanced Nanotechnology: instruments and methods - Fabrication, characterization and engineering application of piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, hydrogels, polymers, self-healing materials, etc. - Application areas such as aerospace, civil engineering, medical devices, flexible electronics, wearable electronics, energy harvesting and tribology. The innovative use of smart materials in engineering systems for futuristic applications will be explored through student team projects.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Bijeenkomst (S), Hoorcollege (LC), Werkcollege (T) (22 LC, T 6, 4 S, self study 108)
Toetsvorm	Presentatie (P), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Verslag (R) (R 30%, P 20%, WE 50%)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	M.I. Acuautla Meneses, PhD.
Docent(en)	M.I. Acuautla Meneses, PhD.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Book (chapters) Smart Materials Actuators: Recent Advances in characterization and applications S. Choi and J. Kim. Nova Science Publishers Inc. Book (chapters) Smart Technologies W. A. Bullough, K. Worden, and J Haywood. World Scientific Publishing Company Book (chapters) Smart Materials and Structures M.V. Gandhi and B.S. Thompson. Champman & Hall Book (chapters) Encyclopedia of Smart Materials John Wiley Sons, Inc.
Entreevoorwaarden	The course assumes basic knowledge of materials science, mechanical engineering and mechatronics from bachelor courses.However, this is not a mandatory requirement
Opmerkingen	The students must be present and actively participate in all the modes of evaluation in the course. The students will receive three grades: for report of your specific case (R), presentation (P) and the written exam (WE). The final grade = 0.3 R + 0.5 WE + 0.2 P. All 3 parts individually require at least 5.0 or higher. The students require a minimum final grade of 5.5 to pass the course.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Applied Physics  ( Keuzevakken in Mechanics of Materials) - semester II a keuze: MOM MSc Mechanical Engineering: Materials for Mechanical Engineering  (Compulsory Courses) 1 semester II a verplicht MSc Mechanical Engineering: Process Design for Energy Systems  (Electives ) 1 semester II a keuze