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Identical coursesAdvanced Ceramic Materials (B-KUL-H0S56A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
The students are familiar with modern non-oxide ceramics and ceramic composites, their properties and applications, are aware of concepts for tailoring microstructures of heterogeneous ceramic materials and can propose appropriate material solutions for given applications.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge on the processing of ceramics.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of masters industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (Leuven) (Metalen en keramieken) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (programma voor industrieel ingenieurs of masters industriële wetenschappen - aanverwante richting) (Leuven) (Nanomaterialen) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (Leuven) (Metalen en keramieken) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (Leuven) (Nanomaterialen) 120 ects.
- Master of Materials Engineering (Leuven) (Metals and Ceramics) 120 ects.
- Master of Materials Engineering (Leuven) (Nanomaterials) 120 ects.
- EIT-KIC Dual Degree Tracks in Sustainable Materials Engineering (Leuven) (EIT-KIC Dual Degree Track in Sustainable Materials Engineering: Option Materials Development (Milano - Leuven)) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Advanced Ceramic Materials (B-KUL-H0S56a)
Content
Advanced ceramic materials are specifically designed and processed to fulfill demanding and challenging applications for which no materials are yet available. These ceramics are usually combining multiple functionalities that can not be realized by a homogeneous monolithic ceramic. The course on advanced ceramic materials therefore focuses on the concepts of ceramic composites, laminates and gradient materials and aims to broaden the knowledge on oxide ceramics towards that of the fastly expanding family of carbides, nitrides and borides. Specific case studies will be investigated to illustrate the potential of multiple phase technical ceramics as well as cermets.
Course material
Study cost: 11-25 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
Course notes will be made available.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Advanced Ceramic Materials (B-KUL-H2S56a)
Explanation
The evaluation consists of a written exam. The list with equations can be used.
Information about retaking exams
The evaluation consists of a written exam. The list with equations can be used.