Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6006MEQR-APR-PAR
6006MEQR-JAN-PAR
6006MEQR-SEP-PAR
Aims
To provide an in-depth understanding of advanced engineering materials together with techniques for material property and performance improvements.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically review the structure-properties relationships of advanced materials and techniques for performance improvements
2.
Relate how the properties and behaviour of materials govern their design and manufacture through consideration of the basic mechanisms involved
3.
Apply a range of techniques for improving the properties and performance of materials
4.
Use of different materials data and analysis methods for design and product developments
5.
Select materials to meet the performance requirements of a range of engineering applications
6.
Use of life cycle analysis in design with respect to recycling and environmental issues
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Materials
High performance materials and applications
Advanced materials, composition design, processing and applications (high performance alloys, ceramics and composites)
High strength low weight materials, composites and high performance alloys
High performance alloys: alloying elements, structure improvements, processing methods, structural integrities, and applications
Structure and property design of different types of composites, failure mechanisms and performance enhancing methods.
New modern materials developments; Use of engineering principles in smart materials design and developments.
Performance oriented materials design and selection.
Performance of materials in service and structural considerations.
Material selection: computer-based techniques for material selection.
The selection of materials on the basis of performance requirements: strength, stiffness, toughness, fatigue resistance and energy absorption.
Use of modelling techniques in materials selection and product developments.
Material recycling and use of recycled materials: metals, plastics and composites. Life cycle analysis of materials and structures.
Additional Information:This module will provide an in-depth understanding of the structure and properties of
advanced materials together with techniques available for improving properties and performances of materials. The selection of materials based on applications will also be developed.
Assessments
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