Course overview
This course introduces the core concepts of material properties, how those properties are related to the intrinsic structure of a material, and how those properties are tested. This will allow students to evaluate the engineering performance of various materials used in engineering applications. The main materials considered will be metals and metal alloys, polymers, and ceramics. An emphasis is placed on the functional roles of different alloys and grades of common engineering materials such as steel, aluminium, and titanium.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the relation between properties, structure, and processing
- Choose the right material for the job – materials selection
- Recognise new design opportunities offered by materials selection
- Carry out and analyse failures
- Identify and analyse phase diagrams
- Explain the basic characteristics and properties of metals
- Explain the basic characteristics and properties of ceramics
- Explain the basic characteristics and properties of polymers
- Explain the basic characteristics and properties of composites
- Describe Materials processing technology