Materials Engineering 5 (U01172)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5-MEMAT

This course will give insight into advanced materials science and engineering through the unifying theme of Deformation, Fracture and Failure. The module will be taught through the analysis of real engineering case-studies. Much of the course will be closely connected to research activities within the School.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mechanical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	14:00	17:00	Room G.19, Eng Sanderson Building	KB	Classroom 2 Sanderson Building

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module students should be able to:

1. Be familiar with, and able to use, the terminology of deformation, fracture and failure in materials and engineering (via the glossary), and develop an awareness of the need to use terminology precisely.

2. Be aware of the importance of microstructure in deformation and fracture of materials.

3. Understand deformation mechanisms of metals (glide, diffusion mechanisms), and the specifics of deformation of superalloys.

4. Be able to compare the deformation behaviour of metals and ice.

5. Understand how the molecular structure and microstructure of polymers relate to the mechanical and rheological properties and fracture mechanisms.

6. Know how to approach failure analysis in engineering: the importance of understanding application of component, common sense, appreciation of complexity, know when to consult an "expert".