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Module Offerings

6510USST-JAN-PAR

Aims

To provide an in-depth understanding of advanced engineering materials together with techniques for material property and performance improvements.

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.

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