Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4503ICBTME-APR-PAR
4503ICBTME-JAN-PAR
4503ICBTME-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This unit will provide learners with the necessary background knowledge and understanding of the macro and micro properties, testing, selection, manufacturing and failure of engineering materials. This unit also aims to provide students with the appropriate set of skills in order to design a product and select the most adequate manufacturing technologies to transform raw materials into a tradable product based on economic, functional and sustainable aspects including application of machine tools.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify the differences in properties of common engineering material categories.
2.
Select suitable materials and processing methods for a specific product.
3.
Interpret the in-service causes of failure of engineering materials.
4.
Describe different manufacturing processes, manufacturing materials and tools.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Macro and micro properties of common engineering materials (Metals, Ceramics, Polymer, Semi-conductors, Composites).
Structure of common engineering materials and the influence of structure on properties.
Common material testing methods to assess properties of engineering materials and testing standards.
Sources of material property data.
Principles of common manufacturing processes and limitations.
Materials property requirements and manufacturing requirements for a product.
Common failure methods of engineering materials (Creep, Fatigue, Tensile).
Categories of manufacturing processes for metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
Advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Selection of materials.
Common manufacturing machines, tools, equipment.