Review of atomic bonding in solids. Metallic crystal structures (crystallographic points/directions, planes and density computation). Imperfections in solids. Mechanisms of diffusion (steady and non-steady state diffusion). Elastic and plastic deformation of metals. Design problems based on mechanical properties. Strengthening mechanism in metals. Design based on cold and hot working of metals. Binary phase diagrams and the Fe-C system. Basics of phase transformations with emphasis on phase transformations in Fe-C system. Applications of steels and cast irons. Composite Materials.

Pre-requisites: CHEM101 And MATH102 And ME217*

Co-requisites: ME 217