Automotive Materials and Manufacturing Methods

Undergraduate

The objective of this course is to introduce both the metallic and non-metallic materials employed in automobiles. The content to be covered ranges from the production of introduced automotive materials to their recent development. To understand the rationale for using various automotive materials, the advantages of their manufacturability and properties are discussed. Different manufacturing processes corresponding to specific automotive materials are highlighted. The mechanical properties and microstructure of automotive materials are reviewed. The implementation of automotive materials in automobiles is presented. Upon completing this course, students are expected to understand the basic principles of manufacturing and the advantages and disadvantages of introduced automotive materials over other materials in terms of performance and weight saving. The course also trains students to obtain knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, structural characterization and property evaluation, and component design of various automotive materials. (Prerequisite: Semester 7 or higher standing.) (3 lecture, 2 tutorial hours a week.) (Also offered as MECH-4471.) (May be offered as a cross-career course with MATL-8890 (Section 11)