This module will provide the students with specialist knowledge of advanced materials used in demanding applications. This will draw on the School of Metallurgy and Material's expertise in this field. This will cover the current state of the art materials from all material classes (Ti-based alloys, Steels, Ni-based Superalloys, intermetallics, metal/ceramic matrix composites, CFRP amongst others) designed for specific highly demanding applications (extreme temperatures, mixed atmospheres, in the presence of radiation, in highly abrasive situations).
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the state of the art range of high-performance materials, across all material classes, by explaining the relationships between material properties, processing/manufacturing routes and microstructure [C1].
Demonstrate an understanding of the commercial, environmental, and societal impacts of industry specific materials development [C7].
Critically evaluate and select appropriate materials for a range of highly demanding applications and components [C4, C13].
Select appropriate material classes, alloys, forms and/or manufacturing routes for given high-performance components considering technical, commercial and other relevant factors [C13].
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
2 hr written unseen examination [50%] Continuous assessment [50%]
