N_SMT Engineering materials for economists

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Karel Gryc, MBA, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Kamil Koza (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Karel Gryc, MBA, Ph.D.
Department of Applied Technologies and Materials Research – Faculty of Technology – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Department of Applied Technologies and Materials Research – Faculty of Technology – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_SMT/K02: Sat 11. 10. 13:05–14:35 B1, Sat 1. 11. 13:05–17:35 B1, Sun 23. 11. 8:00–12:30 B1, Sun 7. 12. 8:00–9:30 B1, K. Gryc
N_SMT/P01: Tue 9:40–11:10 D516, K. Gryc, K. Koza
N_SMT/S01: Thu 16:30–18:00 D516, K. Gryc, K. Koza
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the principles of conventional and progressive metal materials used in engineering practice. Graduates are able to orientate in basic contours in key metal materials, fundamentals of physico-chemical processes, crystalline structure and lattice defects, methods of microscopic structure analysis, mechanical tests carried out in accordance with relevant standards. The graduate is able to critically evaluate individual types of materials, to classify and evaluate information contained in protocols from measurement of basic material properties. The graduate is able to analyze basic types of binary equilibrium diagrams. The graduate is able to orientate in the range of corrosion and corrosion protection of metals. The graduate will acquire basic knowledge and skills in the field of metallic materials, which will enable him to effectively manage production processes in the company, where these materials are used within the material flow, products or goods.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student: 18.1 can define the basic distribution of metallic materials and further characterize their structural, mechanical and utility properties 18.2 can define the internal structure of matter, crystal structure of metals, point, line, area and spatial defects of crystal lattice 18.3 has a basic knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics and diffusion of metallic systems 18.4 has basic knowledge of solidification and crystallization of metals and alloys, segregation phenomena and solid state phase transformations 18.5 has basic knowledge of metallography and mechanical testing of metals and their alloys 18.6 has a basic knowledge of corrosion and corrosion protection of metals 18.7 can perform basic analysis of binary equilibrium diagrams of iron alloys and non-ferrous metals 18.8 can apply metallographic methods and mechanical tests of metals in accordance with relevant standards 18.9 is able to critically evaluate individual types of metallic materials with respect to their properties and suitable applications in technical practice
Syllabus
Lectures: 1. Introduction to materials, basic classification and their use in engineering practice. (18.1, 18.8) ♻ (The influence of the life cycle of materials on their properties - degradation and aging of metals in practice.) 2. Matter, its internal structure, crystal structure of metals, point, line, area and spatial defects of the crystal lattice. (18.2, 18.7) ♻ (The importance of the structure of a material on its sustainability from the point of view of durability and recyclability.) 3. Fundamentals of thermodynamics, kinetics and diffusion of metal systems. (18.3) ♻ (The importance of precise knowledge of thermodynamic and kinetic laws for energy savings.) 4. Phase transformations in metals. Basic types of binary systems. The connection of binary diagrams with the properties of alloys. (18.4, 18.7, 18.8) ♻ (Stability and durability of materials - how do binary diagrams affect the long-term properties of metals?) 5. Solidification and crystallization of metals and alloys, segregation phenomena. Phase transformations in the solid state. (18.4, 18.8) ♻ (Controlled crystallization and segregation control - improving the quality and sustainability of metallic materials.) 6. Metallography. Light microscopy, macrostructure, purity of metals, grain size. (18.5, 18.8, 18.8) ♻ (Metallography - early identification of incorrect structure or purity of alloys.) 7. Mechanical properties of metals and their alloys: influence of microstructure on mechanical properties, types of deformation. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Mechanical properties – limits and opportunities for the scope of use of recycled materials) 8. Testing of mechanical properties of metals and their alloys. Static, hardness and impact tests in bending. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Mechanical properties – optimization of the scope of energy-intensive processing) 9. Iron-steel alloys. Their characteristics, properties and uses. (18.7, 18.8) ♻ (Steel service life – factors affecting the degradation of materials in long-term use.) 10. Iron-cast alloys. Their characteristics, properties and uses. (18.5, 18.7, 18.8) ♻ (Wear and fatigue properties of cast irons - how to choose the right materials for long-term applications?) 11. Brief characteristics of selected non-ferrous metal alloys and their uses, part 1. (18.5, 18.7, 18.8) ♻ (Resistance of aluminum and copper alloys to corrosion and mechanical degradation.) 12. Brief characteristics of selected non-ferrous metal alloys and their uses, part 2. (18.5, 18.7, 18.9) ♻ (Stability of titanium and nickel in extreme conditions - advantages of sustainable materials with long service life.) 13. Corrosion of metals. Types of corrosion and consequences. Active and passive corrosion protection of metals. (18.6, 18.8) ♻ (Ecological alternatives for corrosion protection – elimination of toxic inhibitors and their impacts on material properties.) Seminars: 1. Introductory information. Safety regulations, methods of working in laboratory conditions. (18.1 - 18.8) ♻ (How does material degradation affect their safety and operational reliability?) 2. Excursion to materials laboratories and testing facilities of VŠTE's industrial partners. (18.5, 18.8) 3. Basic calculations in the field of thermodynamics of metals and alloys. (18.3) 4. Basic binary equilibrium diagrams. (18.7) ♻ (Relationship between binary diagrams and the stability of materials during long-term use.) 5. Light microscopy and optical emission spectrometry. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Identification of material composition enables effective recycling.) 6. Light microscopy: practical exercises. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Monitoring the quality of recycled materials and raw materials.) 7. Optical emission spectrometry: practical exercises. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Comparison of the microstructure of primary and recycled materials - influence on properties.) 8. Tensile and impact tests in bending. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Comparison of the mechanical properties of recycled and primary materials.) 9. Tensile test: practical exercises. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Testing sustainable materials.) 10. Impact test in bending: practical exercises. (18.5, 18.8) ♻ (Influence of material composition on long-term fatigue of a material.) 11. Binary diagrams of iron alloys. (18.4, 18.7, 18.8) ♻ (The influence of phase transformations on the service life of materials and their resistance.) 12. Selected binary diagrams of non-ferrous metals. (18.4, 18.7, 18.8) ♻ (Recycling of selected alloys and its influence on material properties.) 13. Final test, evaluation of semester work. (18.1 - 18.8)
Literature
    required literature
  • SKÁLOVÁ, J., J. KOUTSKÝ a V. MOTYČKA, 2010. Nauka o materiálech. 4. vyd. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita. ISBN 978-80-7043-874-9.
  • ASKELAND, D., R. FULAY, P. P. WRIGHT a J. WENDELIN, 2010. The Science and Engineering of Materials. 6. vyd. Stamford: Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-0-495-29602-7.
  • MACHEK, V. a J. SODOMKA, 2008. [Nauka o materiálu. 3. část], Speciální kovové materiály. Praha: České vysoké učení technické. ISBN 978-80-01-04212-0.vvv
  • SILBERNAGEL, A., V. HRUBÝ, M. GREGER a J. NĚMEC 2011. Struktura, vlastnosti, zkoušení a použití kovů. Ostrava: Kovosil. ISBN 978-80-903694-6-7.
  • SKÁLOVÁ, J., KOVAŘÍK, R., BENEDIKT, V. Základní zkoušky kovových materiálů. 4. vyd. - dotisk. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita, 2010. 175 s. ISBN 978-80-7043-417-8.
    recommended literature
  • SKRBEK, B., 2010. Výběr materiálových norem: pracovní pomůcka. Liberec: Technická univerzita v Liberci. ISBN 978-80-7372-634-8. PILOUS, V., 2008. Technologie kovových materiálů. 2. vyd. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita. ISBN 978-80-7043-699-8.
  • KADLEC, J. a M. POSPÍCHAL, 2010. Nauka o materiálu I. Brno: Univerzita obrany. ISBN 978-80-7231-705-9.
  • ASHBY, M., F. a D. R. H. JONES, 2012. Engineering Materials 1, An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design. 4. vyd. Oxford: Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-0080-96665-6.
  • MACHEK, V. a J. SODOMKA, 2007. [Nauka o materiálu]. 2. část, Vlastnosti kovových materiálů. Praha: Nakladatelství ČVUT. ISBN 978-80-01-03686-0.
Forms of Teaching
Lecture
Seminar
Exercise
Professional Practice
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Project Teaching
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Project - semester2626
Preparation for Lectures16 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial1626
Preparation for the Final Test2062
Attendance on Lectures26 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion2616
Total:130130
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
Project – semestral 30 %
Exam conditions
For successful completion of the course it is necessary to achieve at least 70% of the total and final evaluation under the conditions set out below. In the interim evaluation it is possible to get 30 points, ie 30%. In the final evaluation you can get a total of 70 points, ie 70%. Overall classification of the course, ie points for final evaluation (70 - 0) + points from continuous evaluation (30 - 0): A 100 - 90, B 89.99 - 84, C 83.99 - 77, D 76.99 - 73, E 72.99-70, FX 69.99-30, F 29.99-0. Full-time students are obliged to fulfill the compulsory 70% attendance at contact instruction, ie everything except lectures. If the attendance is not fulfilled, the student will be automatically classified as “-”.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Participation in all forms of education is solved by a separate internal standard of VŠTE (Evidence of students' attendance at VŠTE). 70% attendance is obligatory for full-time students.
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