EMA 5107 - Superalloys: Design, Performance, and Applications

Course Level
5Credits: 3

Course Description: This graduate-level course provides an in-depth study of superalloys, focusing on their application in high-temperature aerospace systems. Topics include microstructural development of Ni-based superalloys, alloying strategies, and phase stability, with emphasis on critical properties such as creep resistance, thermal fatigue, oxidation, and corrosion resistance. Students will examine failure mechanisms like creep-fatigue interaction and oxidation-assisted cracking, and explore advanced processing techniques, including casting, forging, additive manufacturing, and single-crystal processing, to optimize material performance under extreme conditions. Real-world aerospace applications, such as jet engines and turbines, are integrated to connect theory with practice. Designed for master’s-level mechanical engineers, the course equips students with technical expertise to design and manufacture components that optimize the use of high-performance materials for aerospace. Assessment includes homework, a literature review, exams, a group project on component design, and a final project presentation, all focused on applying superalloy concepts to real-world scenarios.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing