Steel has been the most important materials in terms of economic impact on society in the 20th century. Pittsburgh has played a vital role in steelmaking. This course will explore the origins & development of the iron & steel industry, steelmaking techniques & methods through the ages, types of steel and their uses and environmental issues. We will discuss the industry’s growth and decline in Pittsburgh and the current and future global outlook for steel.
((Sankar Seetharama - Thursday - CMU))
