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LP10244: Materials technology

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 5
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1 at Bridgwater College
Semester 1 at Chichester College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: 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.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10244 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UEME-RFF44 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Full-time at Bridgwater College) - Year 1
  • UEME-RPF44 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Part-time at Bridgwater College) - Year 1
  • UEME-SFF44 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Full-time at Chichester College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.