Module Details

Module Code: ENGR C2F04
Module Title: Materials Science in Engineering
Title: Materials Science in Engineering
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with a broad knowledge of Materials, Material Science and the methods of altering material properties.
To provide the student with an understanding of the internal effects of forces applied to members in structures and mechanisms, as evidenced by the stresses and deformations produced.
To provide the student with an understanding of the response of structures due to the properties of materials.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and apply the basic fundamentals of Material Science for Mechanical Engineering
LO2 Explain the characteristics, properties, degradation phenomena, and identification of ferrous/non-ferrous metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, hybrids/composites, and biomaterials.
LO3 Analyse loads on mechanical components in order to determine the type and distribution of resulting reactions and the type and distribution of induced stress and strain.
LO4 Apply simplified models of stress and strain to representative systems in order to determine relationships between loads and the corresponding stress and strain using mechanical material properties.
LO5 Quantify, by calculation and experimental measurement, the characteristic response of materials and mechanical systems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Atoms, Molecules and Crystals
Electron, Proton, Neutron Structure of the atom, states of matter Chemical bonding of atoms, Carbon and its compounds, Intermolecular forces Lattice structures, Dendritic solidification, Impurities in Cast metals, Influence of cooling rates on crystal size.
Non-ferrous metals
Introduction to Non-Ferrous metals and alloys, including binary and eutectic phase diagrams.
Ferrous Metals & Heat Treatments
Introduction to Steels and Cast Irons, including the Fe-C phase diagram.
Ceramics, semiconductor materials & Bio-Materials
Introduction to Ceramics and Bio-Materials.
Polymers & Composites
Introduction to Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Elastomers.
Mechanical Properties and Testing
Stress (Tensile, Compressive, Shear, Impact), Strain, Young's Modulus of Elasticity, Hooke's law, Static and Dynamic Testing, Hardness, Impact Strength, Wear and Corrosion and mitigating techniques.
Production techniques
Introduction to traditional and modern (additive, subtractive) manufacturing techniques.
Uniaxial Stress
Statically indeterminate force/stress systems Induced stress due to changes in volume and thermal effects
Torsion
Statically Indeterminate Systems, Torsion in thin walled shells.
Couplings
Standard pin couplings, calculations and detailing; Shear pins and mechanical overload devices. Fluid couplings.
Beams and Bending
Bending Equation, Normal stress due to bending moment.
Energy Theorems
Helical Springs
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Online in-term tests.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Screencast laboratory presentation.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete experiments and submit technical reports.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computer Competencies Assignment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of term examination.

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Online in-term tests.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Screencast laboratory presentation.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete experiments and submit technical reports.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of term examination.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Material Science 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Lecture Contact Mechanics of Materials 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Raymond Aurelius Higgins. Properties of Engineering Materials, 2. Edward Arnold, London, [ISBN: 0340414766].
  • Raymond Aurelius Higgins,William Bolton. Materials for Engineers and Technicians, Routledge, p.405, [ISBN: 9781856177696].
  • Michael F. Ashby,D.R.H. Jones. Engineering Materials 1, Elsevier, p.472, [ISBN: 9780080966656].
  • Michael F. Ashby,Hugh Shercliff,David Cebon. (2013), Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.736, [ISBN: 9780080977737].
  • Peter Philip Benham. Mechanics of Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, p.627, [ISBN: 9780582251649].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J. L. Meriam,L. G. Kraige. Engineering Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons Incorporated, p.744, [ISBN: 9780471787037].
  • R. C. Hibbeler. Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Pearson, [ISBN: 9789810681395].
  • E.J. Hearn. (1997), Mechanics of Materials Volume 1, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.450, [ISBN: 0750632658].
  • E.J. Hearn. (1999), Mechanics of Materials Volume 2, Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 0750632666].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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