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Learning Methods
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Online
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4004MEQR-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module will introduce the essential principles of material science.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Review the range of available materials, their applications, processing methods and demonstrate knowledge of the basic structures of different groups of materials.
2.
Understand the properties of engineering materials and factors affecting materials properties and selection.
3.
Apply different materials testing and analysis data methods for design and product development
4.
Review the range of metal casting processes and know the techniques for preventing defects.
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of primary metal forming and removal processes including appropriate selection.
6.
Understand polymer and composite processing methods and their applications
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Materials Materials Structures and Applications Structure of atoms, Bohr theory. primary and secondary bondings and their relationships with material properties. Classification of engineering materials: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites and typical applications. Ideal crystalline solids: basic crystallography; Microstructure of metals and ceramics: grains, grain size, defects and their influence on mechanical and physical properties. Structure of polymers: molecule chains, curing, thermoplastic and thermosets Properties, testing and selection Materials properties and design: stiffness. strength and toughness; stress strain curves, Young’s modulus, yield strength, toughness, fracture toughness. Factors affect the behaviour and properties of materials. Destructive and non-destructive tests; tensile, hardness, ductile and brittle failure. Analysis and interpretation of materials testing data. Material selection: Introduction to computer-based techniques for material selection. Manufacturing Metal materials and processing Classification of materials processing methods: forming, shaping, and processing. Casting processes: Fluid flow and solidification; casting mould design; prevention of casting defects. Metal cutting processes: Milling, turning and grinding theory, preparation of data and tool selection. Overview of cold working process of metals. Processing of plastics and composites Fundamentals of moulding processes of plastics and composites. Injection moulding, compression moulding, blow moulding, vacuum forming Rapid prototyping and 3D printing methods Mould design
Materials Materials Structures and Applications Structure of atoms, Bohr theory. primary and secondary bondings and their relationships with material properties. Classification of engineering materials: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites and typical applications. Ideal crystalline solids: basic crystallography; Microstructure of metals and ceramics: grains, grain size, defects and their influence on mechanical and physical properties. Structure of polymers: molecule chains, curing, thermoplastic and thermosets Properties, testing and selection Materials properties and design: stiffness. strength and toughness; stress strain curves, Young’s modulus, yield strength, toughness, fracture toughness. Factors affect the behaviour and properties of materials. Destructive and non-destructive tests; tensile, hardness, ductile and brittle failure. Analysis and interpretation of materials testing data. Material selection: Introduction to computer-based techniques for material selection. Manufacturing Metal materials and processing Classification of materials processing methods: forming, shaping, and processing. Casting processes: Fluid flow and solidification; casting mould design; prevention of casting defects. Metal cutting processes: Milling, turning and grinding theory, preparation of data and tool selection. Overview of cold working process of metals. Processing of plastics and composites Fundamentals of moulding processes of plastics and composites. Injection moulding, compression moulding, blow moulding, vacuum forming Rapid prototyping and 3D printing methods Mould design
Module Overview:
The module aims to introduce you to the essential principles of material science and engineering with reference to an essential element in mechanical design and materials selection. This module will also provide technical insight into various manufacturing processes. The overall module aim is to enable you to gain knowledge and skills for further studies or employment.
The module aims to introduce you to the essential principles of material science and engineering with reference to an essential element in mechanical design and materials selection. This module will also provide technical insight into various manufacturing processes. The overall module aim is to enable you to gain knowledge and skills for further studies or employment.
Additional Information:
This module covers the essential elements of materials science and manufacturing technology required by engineers studying mechanical, marine, design disciplines. The students will develop a good understanding on the structures, properties and processing methods of different groups of materials and be able to apply basic techniques for materials testing and selection.
This module covers the essential elements of materials science and manufacturing technology required by engineers studying mechanical, marine, design disciplines. The students will develop a good understanding on the structures, properties and processing methods of different groups of materials and be able to apply basic techniques for materials testing and selection.
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