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Module Title	Advanced Materials in Sports Equipment
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 17192
Module Lead	Dr Mike Jenkins
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-22 hours Guided independent study-78 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module explores the role of polymers, composites and metallic materials in various sporting applications, including;Technical textiles for sports clothing: climate control through the use of co-polymers and phase-change materials.Design, stiffness, vibration and damping in skis.Dynamics of golf balls: the effect of material selection and processing.Applications of surface engineering in motorsport, golf clubs and bikesViscoelastic properties of foams in various applications.These link to the following topics in the 2017 QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Materials:3.4 iv mechanical behaviour - elastic and plastic deformation, creep and fatigue, fracture, strengthening, toughening and stiffening mechanisms v functional behaviour - the control through composition and structure of electrical, optical and magnetic properties as well as biocompatibility. viii mechanical test methodsviii bulk processing, heat and mass transfer, and fluid mechanics ix joining methods, surface treatment and the application of coatings xi materials design - compositional variation and processing to achieve required microstructures, and hence properties xii materials selection - consideration of all material types, materials processing methods, and product costs xiii degradation/durability of materials - effect of environment upon performance, corrosion, wear, and biodegradation
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe how climate control in technical textiles can be accomplished through the use of co-polymers and phase-change materials; Understand the various heat-transfer mechanisms in wetsuit technology. e and windsurf board; Relate the design, stiffness, vibration and damping in skis; Describe the design and production of typical windsurf boards; Dynamics of golf balls: Relate the effect of material selection and processing in the trajectory and energy losses in a golf ball; Relate the viscoelastic properties of polymer foams to various sporting applications. These link to the AHEP v4 learning outcomes: Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1) Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (C2) Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12/M12) Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13/M13) Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering (M1)
Assessment	17192-02 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Open Book (80%) 17192-04 : Case Study : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Two hour written exam (80%), coursework (20%)
Other	None
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