Programme And Module Handbook
 
Course Details in 2022/23 Session


If you find any data displayed on this website that should be amended, please contact the Curriculum Management Team.

Module Title LC Design for Structural Applications
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 31174
Module Lead Dr Sam Cruchley
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-40 hours
Tutorial-8 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-12 hours
Guided independent study-140 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The aims of this module are to provide quantitative and practical aspects for basic structural and mechanical property assessment, material and process selection. These will respect the intended operating environments and possible failure modes of each application.

These link to the following topics in the 2017 QAA Materials Subject Benchmark Statement:iv mechanical behaviour - elastic and plastic deformation, creep and fatigue, fracture, strengthening, toughening and stiffening mechanisms;
vi structural characterisation - optical and electron microscopy techniques, electron and X-ray diffraction, scanning probe techniques, thermal analysis;
viii mechanical test methods;
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:
  • Identify materials selection criteria based on simple properties and their combinations;
  • Obtain and describe grain structures, using microscopy as needed;
  • Carry out, analyse and describe tensile test and hardness tests;
  • Use a computing language to work with engineering data and problems;
  • Relate composition and processing to microstructure and properties;
  • Describe and select appropriate common shaping processes;
  • Write-up lab reports and analyse data using statistics and statistical packages;
  • Be able to design for difficult environments (e.g. space, body, undersea, high temperature) and industrial 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)
  • Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed (C3)
  • Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems (C4)
  • Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards (C5)
  • Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (C6)
  • Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts (C7)
  • Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct (C8)
  • Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9)
  • Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (C10)
  • Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12)
  • Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13)
  • Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team (C16)
  • Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (M6)
  • Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct (M8)
  • Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (M9)
  • Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (M10)
  • Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (M12)
  • Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (M13)
  • Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance (M16)
Assessment 31174-09 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (40%)
31174-10 : Fortnighly MCQ : Coursework (10%)
31174-11 : Case Study Presentation : Coursework (25%)
31174-12 : Lab Report : Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Two hour written exam (40%), coursework (60%)
Other
Reading List