Non-Destructive Techniques for the Characterization of Structural Materials: Materials Science & Engineering Curricu
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Non-Destructive Techniques for the Characterization of Structural Materials: Materials Science & Engineering Curriculum for the Education of an Innovative Model Antonia Moropoulou, Eleni Aggelakopoulou, Nicolas P. Avdelidis and Maria Koui National Technical University of Athens, School of Chemical Engineering, Section of Materials Science and Engineering, 9 Iroon Polytechniou St., Zografou, Athens, Greece ABSTRACT In this paper, the example of the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Curriculum that exists as a scientific direction in the undergraduate programme of the Chemical Engineering School, in the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), in Greece, is presented. The course content includes several tools, such as theoretical lessons, laboratory modules - nondestructive testing (NDT) and instrumental techniques - semi industrial scale devices, fieldworks and a dissertation thesis. The presented curriculum can be regarded as an innovative educational model for chemical engineering students that choose to become involved in the field of MSE. CONCEPTUAL APPROACH The field of MSE integrates the knowledge and tools of chemistry and physics with the principles of engineering to extend the expertise of producing advanced engineering components and systems (i.e. plastics, ceramics, metals, composites). In order to study such systems, avantgarde NDT techniques, as well as advanced approaches of correlation, presentation, visualisation and mapping are important for creating an innovative educational model in this field. A dynamic interface with other sciences such as Environmental Science, Lifetime Engineering (environmental performance of materials, life cycle analysis, durabilitysustainability) and Science and Engineering of Civil Works and Industrial Processes, is usually compulsory for successful completion and integration of the MSE curriculum. In order to perform this integrated study, the following approach is required: 1. Advanced know how (science and technology) concerning the environmental performance of materials supported by: • The evolution of research and development. • The diffusion of advanced research results into the education methodologies and curriculum, as well as into the development of new education tools. 2. Advanced techniques: analytical (in lab) and NDT (in situ). 3. Computational and numerical calculation techniques: • Materials modelling tools. • Advanced multivariate stochastic and discriminate analysis. • Materials properties interrelating finite element models on structural level. 4. Knowledge based data management & assessment techniques: • Spatial presentation, extrapolation and management of data (GIS, Auto Cad mapping). • Time accumulation and screening of data according to the estimated critical threshold of extrinsic parameters (GIS-Fuzzy Logic).
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This innovative approach [1-3] represents the structure of the MSE curriculum that exists as a scientific direction in the undergraduate programme of the Chemical Engineering School in NTUA, Greece. EDUCATIONAL
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