Print this page Modern Ceramics in Engineering
Maryam Golabchi, Ph.D.
Course Outline
Advanced ceramics have remarkable mechanical, chemical, electrical and magnetic properties. They have driven forward the technology in many fields such as electronics, transportation, communication, medical treatment, energy, and material production. In this article, ceramic applications have been reviewed in order to help engineers recognize different ways of ceramic involvement in industries and vast applications of advanced engineering ceramics.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be informed about the history of ceramics from ancient times through the modern age;
- Be familiar with the methods of energy saving by using fiberglass as thermal insulation, data transportation and effective light source;
- Discern the critical role of ceramics as a thermal barrier and wear-resistant coating in transportation and aerospace industries;
- Recognize the effect of ceramics on gas turbine and internal combustion engines’ efficiency;
- Be familiar with green energy sources such as fuel cells and lasers that are ceramic-based industries;
- Be familiar with the role of ceramics in chemical, petrochemical, mineral processing and metal manufacturing; and
- Gain solid understanding of the essential contribution of ceramics in electrical industries and medical treatments.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for architects, engineers and contractors.
Benefit for Attendee
Attendee of this course will be familiar with one of the most abandoned and important sort of materials and its applications.
Course Introduction
It has been said that in the 21st century, an illiterate is not one who cannot read or write, but one who cannot learn and relearn. We all know what ceramic is, as it has existed since our beginning. But it is time to learn more about it and update our classical knowledge regarding the materials that play a critical role in modern industries and have accelerated the technological progresses.
Course Content
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Modern Ceramics in Engineering
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Course Summary
In this article, the major applications of ceramics – the most abandoned solid materials on the surface of earth – were briefly described. Readers should come away having gained a better understanding of ceramics and their diverse ways of contributing to our modern lifestyle from an engineering point of view. Hopefully this article will seed innovative engineering ideas in material design and applications as well as production of the new generation of materials.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
