DE4303                             MATERIAL PROPERTIES

Level 4                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

Nil

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop an understanding of the characteristics and properties of common engineering materials relevant to mechanical and process engineering.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.            Demonstrate an understanding of basic materials science chemistry.

2.            Describe and test properties of materials used in mechanical engineering.

3.            Describe and specify methods to change engineering material properties.

4.            Demonstrate an understanding of selection criteria for engineering materials.

5.            Explain the likely causes of material failure.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• Characteristics and properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, iron-carbon diagram, steels, cast iron, ferrous alloys, cold and hot working.
• Other materials such as ceramics, plastics, composites, timber and concrete
• Material testing, physical properties, tensile, compressive, fatigue, and NDT testing to relevant standards.
• Heat treatment processes and effects.
• Surface hardening processes.
• Surface coatings.
• Fibre reinforced composites, types of materials, types of reinforcements.
• Selection of materials for engineering applications.