Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

To have a thorough understanding of the properties and applications of a range of structural engineering materials and their associated manufacturing processes.

Outline Syllabus:A list of possible topics that may be covered is shown below. Materials Microstructure and strengthening mechanisms in steels and ferrous materials : thermal treatments, alloying elements, high performance steels. Mechanical properties of advanced metallic materials (including light weight –high strength alloys and super alloys). Engineering ceramics: structures-property relationships, applications Polymeric and composite materials: structure and property relationships, applications and selections Structure, properties and applications of advanced materials, including CMCs and MMCs. Factors affecting materials properties and performance; Materials developments. Manufacturing Moulding processes for polymers:-injection moulding and extrusion processes. Blow moulding/blown film extrusion. Design considerations when processing polymers Powder metallurgy techniques applied to metals and ceramics. Modern developments in metal cutting processes:-grinding theory and practice. CNC machining processes. Hard turning versus grinding Deformation processes:-evaluation of forming loads based on principal stresses and yield criteria. Extrusion and drawing. Sheet metal working processes, an investigation of bending and shearing

Additional Information:This module builds on the knowledge gained from the level 4 materials and manufacture 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 regards to material and process selection.