Materials

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

200 hours

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AIMS

This subject introduces the concept of microstructure and explores its relationship with processing and properties in the context of basic types of engineering materials and their applications. Topics covered include: diffusion, phase equilibrium and diagrams, phase transformation, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, surface and other selected non-mechanical properties.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Diffusion, phase equilibrium and diagrams, phase transformation, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, surface and other selected non-mechanical properties.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)

Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to:

1. Perform analysis of equilibrium phase diagrams and use transformation diagrams to deduce microstructures resulting from specific heat treatments
2. Relate processing, microstructure and properties
3. Describe various engineering materials and their application.

• One three-hour end of semester written examination (80%)
• 2 laboratory sessions (20%) during the semester with reports (totalling not more than 4000 words) due throughout the semester, requiring 25 - 30 hours of work in total

Hurdle requirement: Attendance at the labs and submission of written lab reports as required are compulsory.

The exam and laboratory sessions are all associated with ILOs 1-3.

Callister WD Jr, Materials Science and Engineering – an Introduction.

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.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Students will have access to the following textbooks and lecture notes.

1. W. D. Callister, Jr., Materials Science and Engineering - an Introduction.

2. Lecture Notes on LMS.