The course covers material scientific fundamentals, properties of materials, adaptation of material properties, various types of steel, cast iron and other cast materials. Light alloys, powder metallurgy materials, ceramics, polymer materials, composite materials and wood are also covered. Covered production methods are mainly casting, processing of plastics, and jointing. Teaching includes lectures, seminars and a group assignment with a compulsory visit in a production plant.
HM105L Structural Materials and Manufacturing, Basic Course 7.5 credits
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2024 SH-ETD programme students
Target group
This course is only for students in the ETD program at Södertörn University. The course is not eligible for any other programs at KTH.
Part of programme
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P3 (7.5 hp)Duration
15 Feb 2024
15 Mar 2024
Pace of study
100%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Södertälje
Number of places
Min: 10
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
Link to course memoSchedule
Schedule is not publishedApplication
For course offering
Spring 2024 SH-ETD programme students
Application code
60547
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2024 SH-ETD programme students
Contact
Bertil Wanner bwanner@kth.se, Anders Eliasson, anderse@kth.se
Examiner
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The main purpose of the course is that the student will have basic knowledge of common structural materials, their properties and use as well as some general industrial manufacturing processes. The student will be able to:
- Describe properties and use of common structural materials
- Explain connection between properties and use of common structural materials
- Describe some common manufacturing processes
- Explain in what context those processes are used, and their possibilities and limitations
- From a given situation suggest material and manufacturing process for a specific product
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge corresponding to requirements to the programme for Ekonomi, Teknik och Design at Södertörns högskola.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
- Examination, 7,5 cr, grade scale:A,B,C,D,E,FX,F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Bertil Wanner bwanner@kth.se, Anders Eliasson, anderse@kth.se
Supplementary information
The course applies only to students of the ETD Programme at Södertörns högskola.