Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
5501MDLBHG-SEP-PAR
Aims
To have a thorough understanding of the properties and applications of a range of structural engineering materials and their associated manufacturing processes.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the microstructural and macrostructural properties of metallic, ceramic, composite and polymeric structural engineering materials
2.
Critically evaluate the typical mechanical properties of metallic, ceramic, composite and polymeric structural engineering materials
3.
Make an informed choice with regards to the selection of appropriate structural engineering materials for particular applications
4.
Select suitable methods from a range of manufacturing processes
5.
Calculate processing parameters from processing data
6.
Plan manufacturing strategies for a range of technologies
Module Content
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.