CE150. Structural Materials Technology (ects: 4)

Structure of matter. Relationship between structure, composition, processing and properties of materials. Introduction to the basic physical, chemical and mechanical properties of materials. Metal manufacturing, heat treatment and molding. Metallurgy, iron, aluminum, copper. Natural stones. Water: physical, chemical properties analysis. Introduction to powders: preparation, uses and processes. Cement composition, hydraulic factors, dependence of cement properties from composition and processing.  Calculation of the composition of mortars & quality control. Ceramic products. Manufacturing process and quality control. Polymeric materials, glass, wood. Asphalt and its applications, plastics.  protective coatings Materials. Paints and adhesives. Fillers. Composite materials, manufacturing methods, properties and applications.