Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS10244 Materials technology |
| Credits: 5 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 at Swindon College |
| Semester: 1 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: The aims of this unit are to:
* demonstrate the importance of a sound working knowledge of a range of theoretical and practical elements involved in materials testing and selection; * demonstrate the value of data gathering, interpretation and processing of information relating to engineering materials; * analyse the elements which affect a materials ability to perform in a given situation; * develop confidence in selecting and justifying the choice of materials within given design briefs. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students should be able to: * select materials for a range of engineering applications; * record the performance of materials in given situations; * conduct a range of tests on materials; * assess a materials suitability for a given function with regard to its strength, weight and corrosion or heat resistance; * understand the requirements for setting the life of an engineering component; * produce engineering specifications. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills: Intellectual: * gathering and processing technical information (A). * formulating outcomes (A). * making and defending decisions (A). Professional: * written and verbal presentations (A). * representing the interests of an organisation (A). * facilitation and negotiation (A). Practical: * practical testing of materials (T, A). * use of simulation packages (T, A) Key: * writing reports (A) * applying numerical techniques (T, A). Content: This unit concentrates on: * the cost and availability of engineering materials * properties of engineering materials * fatigue failure of materials * the elastic moduli * bonding between atoms * the physical basis of Young's Modulus * the yield strength, tensile strength, hardness and ductility of engineering materials * fast fracture and toughness * creep and creep fracture, mechanisms of creep * oxidation of materials * corrosion of materials * friction and wear * materials in engineering design * polymers, ceramics and composites. |