Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Polymers, Composites and Ceramics
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 39139
Module Lead	Dr Stephen Kukureka
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LC Polymers, Glasses and Composites - (04 39138)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-44 hours Tutorial-12 hours Practical Classes and workshops-12 hours Guided independent study-132 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will build on the basics covered at level C, in properties and processing of partially and non-crystalline materials. In particular it will emphasise time-dependent effects. The module will cover thermoplastics and thermosets, fibre-reinforced composites as well as aspects of ceramics and inorganic glasses. These link to the requirements in the QAA Materials benchmark statement of 2017, in particular:3.4 iii structure on the nano, micro, meso and macro scales. 3.4 iv mechanical behaviour 3.4 viii bulk processing, heat and mass transfer, and fluid mechanics x layered and additive manufacturing techniques, for example 3D printing xi materials design - compositional variation and processing to achieve required microstructures, and hence properties xii materials selection - consideration of material types, materials processing methods, and product costs
Learning Outcomes	On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Explain and analyse time-dependent viscoelastic effects in polymers; Explain mechanical failure mechanisms in polymers and composites; Use principles of the anisotropic behaviour of composites to predict modes of deformation in laminates (and other structures). This will include multi-axial stress states and design for stiffness and strength; Explain and analyse quantitatively the principal processing methods for polymers and composites; Explain and analyse shaping of advanced amorphous materials (silicate and bulk metallic glasses) including kinetic effects; Interpret results from characterisation of non-crystalline material structures to explain composition-based control of properties; Describe strategies for processing and application of materials with anisotropic or strongly time-dependent properties. These relate 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)
Assessment	39139-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Seen (70%) 39139-02 : Coursework : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Exam 70%, Coursework 30%
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