Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
New-JAN-PAR
Aims
To provide a thorough understanding of the properties and applications of a range of structural engineering materials and their associated manufacturing processes.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Select appropriate engineering materials based on their application.
2.
Explain the microstructural and macrostructural properties of metallic, ceramic, composite and polymeric engineering materials.
3.
Evaluate the typical mechanical properties of metallic, ceramic, composite and polymeric structural engineering materials.
4.
Select suitable methods from a range of manufacturing processes.
5.
Understanding the relationship between the microstructure and the material properties
6.
Demonstrate and awareness and understanding of materials recyclability and sustainability.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Ferrous (steel, cast iron, high strength steel, advance high strength steel, stainless steel) and non-ferrous (aluminium, titanium, nickel) alloys studies through crystal structure, phase diagram and strengthening processes.
Evolution of microstructure under different conditions for the engineering application (e.g. changing alloy composition, altering processing conditions).
Factors affecting material properties (e.g. composition, defects).
Polymeric and composite materials.
Manufacturing processing (e.g. rolling, forming, forging, casting, welding).
Mechanical and chemical properties of selected materials.
Recycling of various materials: Challenges and opportunities.
Ferrous (steel, cast iron, high strength steel, advance high strength steel, stainless steel) and non-ferrous (aluminium, titanium, nickel) alloys studies through crystal structure, phase diagram and strengthening processes.
Evolution of microstructure under different conditions for the engineering application (e.g. changing alloy composition, altering processing conditions).
Factors affecting material properties (e.g. composition, defects).
Polymeric and composite materials.
Manufacturing processing (e.g. rolling, forming, forging, casting, welding).
Mechanical and chemical properties of selected materials.
Recycling of various materials: Challenges and opportunities.
Additional Information:
This module builds on the knowledge gained from the level 4 materials module and will deliver engineering students who have a good understanding of the main engineering materials and manufacturing processes. They will be able to make informed choices with regard to material and process selection.
This module incorporates content which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals and UK government industrial strategy.
SDG12 – This module considers the issues of waste and recycling when designing engineering solutions.
The Road to Zero: Next steps towards cleaner road transport and delivering UK government industrial strategy.
This module builds on the knowledge gained from the level 4 materials module and will deliver engineering students who have a good understanding of the main engineering materials and manufacturing processes. They will be able to make informed choices with regard to material and process selection.
This module incorporates content which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals and UK government industrial strategy.
SDG12 – This module considers the issues of waste and recycling when designing engineering solutions.
The Road to Zero: Next steps towards cleaner road transport and delivering UK government industrial strategy.
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