Advanced Materials

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

Both of the following subjects

MCEN90014 Materials and MCEN30017 Mechanics and Materials

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This subject focuses on advanced materials and their engineering applications. Selected metallic, ceramic and polymer materials and their composites are analysed in the context of particular applications. Wherever possible, the topics will be reinforced by introducing the latest development in research.

The selected advanced materials may include light alloys, ferrous alloys, superalloys, intermetallic alloys, ultrafine and nano structured alloys, amorphous alloys, metal matrix composites, structural and functional ceramics, and structural and functional polymers.

Students may be required to study engineering cases or research papers and/or conducting experiments in a laboratory.

At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to -
• Apply advanced engineering materials through applications and case studies
• Describe emerging engineering materials and their potential applications
• Read research papers in the area of materials engineering

Two project reports (50% each) of up to 3,500 words each, in addition to supporting material such as figures and tables, to be submitted at the end of semester.
Oral presentations and examinations may also be required.

A diverse range of reference books will be recommended at the beginning of the semester.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large