Glad you asked! steeluniversity.org is a free to use, award-winning, on-line initiative developed by the World Steel Association. It aims to provide a comprehensive package of highly interactive, informative, innovative, integrated and sophisticated e-learning resources on steel technologies, covering all aspects of iron and steelmaking processes through to steel products, their applications and recycling.

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There are many different types of steel used in a car accounting for over 50% of the weight of a typical car. Steels are used for the car body, doors, bonnet, boot, engine, gearbox, transmission, steering, suspension, springs, interior fittings and fixtures. In this exercise, you will play the role of a materials scientist responsible for selecting the material and fabrication technologies to be used for a new lighter weight car door outer panel.

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Applications of advanced high-strength steels, sometimes called ultra-high strength steels, are finding their way into current production vehicles all over the world because of their unique qualities that allow for lighter weight parts that are as strong or stronger than conventional steel counterparts. This steeluniversity.org module includes a special section designed to build a better understanding of advanced high-strength steels and its properties.

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In this module you will learn about the mechanical properties of steels, their selection for specific applications and the standards and specifications for several important markets. You will also be able to carry out sampling and preparation of test pieces for evaluation by virtual hardness, tensile and Charpy impact tests. These tests can be run as standalone tests or as a complete ‘sample and test’ exercise.

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