Course Summary
This course explores the materials used in aerospace engineering, including metals, ceramics, and composites, and their properties and applications in aircraft and spacecraft design.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the importance of materials in aerospace engineering
- Understand the properties and applications of metals, ceramics, and composites
- Explore the design and manufacturing of aerospace materials
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of material selection in aerospace design
- Identify the properties and applications of different materials used in aerospace
- Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes to design and produce aerospace materials
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of engineering principles
- Familiarity with materials science terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online, self-paced
- Video lectures with quizzes and assignments
- Hands-on projects and case studies
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- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
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Description
The course involves the study of the main types of metallic materials used in the manufacture of aerospace parts, their properties and technological aspects of production. The course examines the dependence of strength and other properties of titanium, aluminum alloys and high-strength steels on their composition, production and machining technologies.
Outline
- Introduction to the course "Aerospace materials"
- Welcome to the "Aerospace materials" course
- Module 1. Machining of metals
- Introduction
- 1-1 Classification of aerospace materials
- 1-2 Properties of Aerospace materials
- 1-3A Metal-forming processes. Part1
- 1-3B Metal-forming processes. Part2
- 1-4 Hot and cold working of metal products
- 1-5 How to avoid work hardening. Heat treatment of work hardened metals
- 1-6 Machining of metals
- 1-7 Phenomena accompanying machining operations
- Machining of metals
- Test 1. Machining of metals
- Module 2. Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- 2-1 The role of aluminum in the aircraft industry
- 2-2 Properties of aluminum, classification of aluminum alloys
- 2-3 Aluminum alloy designation
- 2-4 Basics of heat treatment of aluminum alloys
- 2-5 Phase composition of aluminum alloys
- 2-6 Effect of Alloying Elements. Part 1
- 2-7 Effect of Alloying Elements. Part 2
- 2-8 Non-age-hardenable aluminum alloys
- 2-9A Age-hardenable aluminum alloys. Part1
- 2-9B Age-hardenable aluminum alloys. Part2
- Aluminum alloys
- Test 2. Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- Module 3. Titanium and titanium alloys
- 3-1The role of titanium in the aircraft industry
- 3-2 Titanium alloys. Advantages and disadvantages for aerospace applications
- 3-3 Phases of titanium
- 3-4 Commercially pure titanium
- 3-5 Alpha titanium alloys
- 3-6 Beta titanium alloys
- 3-7 Alpha-Beta titanium alloys
- 3-8 Titanium aluminides
- 3-9 Shape-memory titanium alloys
- 3-10 Summary
- Titanium alloys
- Test 3. Titanium and titanium alloys
- Module 4. High strength steels
- 4-1 Aircraft applications of steel. Advantages and disadvantages
- 4-2 Classification and designation
- 4-3 High-strength alloy steels
- 4-4A Microstructural phases of steel. Part1
- 4-4B Microstructural phases of steel. Part2
- 4-5 Maragin steel
- 4-6 Other steels
- 4-7 Summary
- High strength steels
- Test 4. High strength steels
- Module 5. Powder materials
- 5-1A Methods for producing powder materials. Part 1
- 5-1B Methods for producing powder materials. Part 2
- 5-2A Porous and compact powder materials. Part 1
- 5-2B Porous and compact powder materials. Part 2
- 5-3A High-Temperature Synthesis (SHS). Part 1
- 5-3B High-Temperature Synthesis (SHS). Part 2
- 5-4A Requirements for powders used in the additive manufacturing. Part 1
- 5-4B Requirements for powders used in the additive manufacturing. Part 2
- 5-5 Metal powders and their properties
- 5-6A Types of special powder alloys. Part1
- 5-6B Types of special powder alloys. Part2
- Powder materials
- Test 5. Powder materials
- Summing-up
- Final task. Imagine you are an aircraft designer
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the exciting world of Aerospace Materials with this comprehensive course. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's focus on real-world applications that help students better understand the concepts.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Real-world applications
- Easy to follow
- Great for beginners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues
- Not enough depth in some areas
- Limited feedback from instructors
- Expensive compared to other courses
- Not enough hands-on activities
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