Course overview
To introduce students to various tools that can be used to select the appropriate material and fabrication route for a given application. Examination of various failure modes to identify failure mechanism in real life examples. Apply material selection and failure analysis techniques to failure prevention. Reviews of available materials, manufacturing processes and mechanical behaviour of materials including fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion and wear are also included in this course. In addition the effect of materials' production and fabrication on the environment is discussed briefly.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the process of materials selection and be able to use available tools for making decisions on materials selection for engineering applications
- Explain the variety of fabrication routes and be able to use available tools to identify an appropriate fabrication route for a selected material for any engineering application
- Recognise the importance of environment with respect to energy consumption and recyclability of engineering components in selection of materials and fabrication proces
- Identify the common modes of failure of engineering component
- Apply a framework for assessing engineering failures, including determining the mode of failure and making recommendations on failure prevention
- Demonstrate the ability to incorporate the materials failure knowledge in selecting appropriate materials for engineering application
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, plan and make decisions through effective communication
- Write a professional engineering report
- Recognise the need to undertake lifelong learning