AEROSPACE MATERIALS

Course objectives

The course aims to allow students to acquire knowledge and skills useful for the virtuous circle of innovation-technologies-materials-products-processes in the structural and propulsive aeronautics sector and in the broader field of manufacturing industry. The topics will be treated with the use of an inter- and multidisciplinary approach, with the aim of linking knowledge and skills relating to the development and use of innovative materials technologies, aimed at implementation applications and selection / project aspects. The basic aspects aimed at identifying criteria for the selection and choice of materials that favor manufacturing approaches typical of the circular economy will also be highlighted, with reference to the use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials, for technological processes also based on replacement materials from raw materials, including light and multi-material systems.

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GIOVANNI PULCI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
1) Basics of Materials Science and technology: classification, bonds, microstructure, deformation and failure mechanisms of materials. 2) Creep and high temperature behavior of materials 3) Advanced ceramic materials and design criteria (Weibull). 4) UHTC 5) Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC). 6) Ablative materials and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS). 7) Corrosion, oxidation, and wear phenomena. 8) Ni-based superalloys for high-temperature applications. 9) Metallic coatings for high-temperature oxidation protection. 10) Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC). 11) Environmental Barrier Coatings (EBC). 12) Thermal spray, PVD, and CVD deposition techniques.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in the field of materials science and technology
Books
Lectures notes and review papers provided by the lecturer
Frequency
The class attendance is strongly recommended.
Exam mode
Oral exam
Lesson mode
In-person class
  • Lesson code1041541
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseAeronautical engineering
  • CurriculumModellistica e analisi per la progettazione aeronautica (percorso valido anche per il conseguimento del doppio titolo con Georgia institute of technology and Georgia tech Lorraine o per il doppio titolo Italo-portoghese )
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDING-IND/22
  • CFU6