This course will introduce the major types of ceramics and their applications. We will learn about the different methods used for glass strengthening; the factors that determine a ceramic’s crystal structure; the key characteristics of composite materials; and the different structures of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We will discuss reasons for creating various types of composites.
Ceramics and Composites
Ceramics and Composites
This course is part of Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization
Instructor: Terry Alford
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3 weeks at 6 hours a week
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Structures, strengthening mechanisms, and application of ceramics and composites materials.
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course will introduce the major types of ceramics and their applications. We will learn about the different methods used for glass strengthening; the factors that determine a ceramic’s crystal structure; the key characteristics of composite materials; and the different structures of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We will discuss reasons for creating various types of composites.
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1 video1 reading
In this module, we learn about glassy ceramics, ceramic structures and different methods of processing ceramics.
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2 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt
In this module, we explore ceramic network modifiers and see how the modifiers affect structure and properties. We also investigate the effects of flaws on the strength of ceramics.
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3 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, we will explore crystalline ceramics, ceramic structure, and the processing and application of different kinds of ceramics.
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4 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this lesson, we will identify various kinds of composites, and learn about their properties, technological applications, and how they're processed.
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5 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts
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