Materials Selection

Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• select simpler materials for product design based on limitations such as material functional properties, processing and performance
• describe how different factors affect the choice of materials for the manufacturing, usage and recycling of materials
• select materials so that product sustainability is improved and energy consumption is reduced, taking into account both the economy and the environment
• explain key concepts within life-cycle analysis in the material selection process

The course addresses various factors that influence material selection in production, distribution, consumption and recycling. A brief description of the properties of construction materials is included, as is the basis for material selection and process selection that apply to a number of case studies. Furthermore, descriptions are given of tools that are used for environmental audits for the manufacturing, usage and recycling of materials.
The course ends with an assessment of the environmental impact of products through the application of life-cycle analysis.

Assignment (4 credits)

Lectures and assignments

The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.

The grade of the assignment determines the student’s final grade in the course.

Overlaps MP2035.