MSE 2001B: Principles and Applications of Engineering Materials

MSE 2803: Historical Development of Engineering Materials Summer 2017 Georgia Tech Lorraine

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Tom Sanders, Room 205 [email protected] WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS? This course is designed as an engineering elective for those students who are interested in the historical development of materials and the role they played in society. The primary focus will be on metals, ceramics and oxide glasses. The important characteristics such as strength, optical properties, and chemical stability will be covered. Please note that this course is not intended to replace MSE 2001 it is a different course emphasizing the evolution of materials in light of societal needs. LECTURES: The lectures follow the material presented in the posted reading material and on the power point slides on T-Square. CLASS ATTENDANCE: Attendance is necessary to successfully complete this class with a good grade. Please note that neither cell phones nor computers are allowed in class. If you bring them please turn them off prior to class. TERM PROJECTS: There will be a mid-term individual report and one group project that will be presented prior to Final Week. The assignment of the topics and the groups will be made at the start of the semester. EXAMINATIONS: There will be two in-class, closed book examination during the semester, and a comprehensive final exam given during final week. If there is a legitimate excuse for missing an examination it must be communicated first to Professor Voss and if he approves he will inform me. The final exam will be given during the scheduled exam period. GRADE: Your final grade will be computed based upon your performance on the in-class exams and projects scaled according to the following: Examination 1 - 15% Examination 2 - 15% Mid-term Paper 20% Group Project 30% Final- 20% CATALOG DATA for MSE 2803: Credits 3 (3-0-3). Prerequisites: CHEM 1310. Description: A historical presentation of materials will be presented that focuses on the development and uses of ceramics and glasses; and metals and alloys. One of the topics to be covered is concrete and its properties. Beginning with the Egyptians through the Roman Empire concrete was an important construction material, the properties of these early materials will be reviewed and compared to modern concrete and cement. Because of its superior properties aqueducts remain and some are located in and around Metz. Another materials focus will be on the glass industry because of the importance of France and Italy in the development of glass as art and how stained glass was incorporated in the building of Gothic cathedrals. The cathedrals in Metz and Sainte-Chappelle in Paris are outstanding examples of the impact of glass creating beautiful interiors providing sanctuaries to the people. In addition lead was used in the construction of pipe organs that produced exquisite sounds to enhance the church experience. The area between Metz and Nancy, France had the raw materials necessary to produce wrought iron. The material mined and processed in this part of France was used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais in Paris. In addition to the Eiffel tower being and iconic landmark on the skyline of Paris, the structure exemplifies pioneering structural design elements. Because of the need to understand various aspects of materials microstructure and properties basic materials behavior will be integrated throughout the course. TEXTBOOK: James P. Schaffer, Ashok Saxena, Stephen D. Antolovich, Thomas H. Sanders, Jr. and Steven B. Warner, The Science and Design of Engineering Materials, Second Edition, Irwin, Chicago, IL, 1999. GOALS: Because of the location of GTL and the development of many different materials and structures the design of this course should augment your travels throughout Europe. CORE TOPICS: 1. Introduction to Some iconic Structures in France: Roman Aqueducts in the areas in and around Metz, The Pont du Gard aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River in southern France and the role played by Roman Concrete in the construction of these structures; the incorporation of glass in Gothic Cathedrals- Saint-Étienne de Metz, Sainte-Chapelle the royal chapel within the medieval Palais de la Cite, Paris, and the glass atrium in Printemps, Paris; Gustave Eiffel and the Eiffel Tower and the material from Lorraine, France; the Millau Viaduct in south-west France; and the use of wind power as an alternative energy source. 2. Introduction of the major classes of materials and their physical properties. 3. Time lines for the development and utilization of ceramics and glasses from 40000 BC; metals and alloys beginning in 9000BC and going through the 20th century; and the advent of composite materials. 4. Redox reactions and oxide stability- Ellingham diagrams. 5. Discussion of the techniques of metal extraction from the ores and how the stability of the ore can be related to when the metal was first synthesized and introduced to society. 6. Extraction of iron and the fabrication of iron and steel from the Lorraine region. 7. The Bronze and Iron Ages 8. Design of the Eiffel Tower. 9. The integration of design and materials necessary to construct modern engineering structures. 10. Introduction to metals that were extracted later such as aluminum and silicon and their impact on society. 11. Roman concrete, cement, and how it relates to contemporary concrete and reinforced concrete design. 12. Italy and France as centers for glass. 13. Incorporation of glass in Gothic cathedrals.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: I expect all students in this class to respect the Georgia Tech honor code and behave in a professional manner. Engineers have a responsibility to the public who ultimately will use the products of their intellectual creations. Any students violating the honor code will be turned over to the office of Academic Integrity, Dean of Students to investigate the incident(s).