Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGR C2F04 |
Module Title:
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Materials Science in Engineering
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Title:
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Materials Science in Engineering
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Joe Dillane
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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Non-ferrous metals
Introduction to Non-Ferrous metals and alloys, including binary and eutectic phase diagrams.
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Ferrous Metals & Heat Treatments
Introduction to Steels and Cast Irons, including the Fe-C phase diagram.
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Ceramics, semiconductor materials & Bio-Materials
Introduction to Ceramics and Bio-Materials.
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Polymers & Composites
Introduction to Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Elastomers.
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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.
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Production techniques
Introduction to traditional and modern (additive, subtractive) manufacturing techniques.
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Uniaxial Stress
Statically indeterminate force/stress systems Induced stress due to changes in volume and thermal effects
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Torsion
Statically Indeterminate Systems, Torsion in thin walled shells.
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Couplings
Standard pin couplings, calculations and detailing; Shear pins and mechanical overload devices. Fluid couplings.
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Beams and Bending
Bending Equation, Normal stress due to bending moment.
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Energy Theorems
Helical Springs
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Part Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Material Science |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Mechanics of Materials |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Raymond Aurelius Higgins. Properties of Engineering Materials, 2. Edward Arnold, London, [ISBN: 0340414766].
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Raymond Aurelius Higgins,William Bolton. Materials for Engineers and Technicians, Routledge, p.405, [ISBN: 9781856177696].
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Michael F. Ashby,D.R.H. Jones. Engineering Materials 1, Elsevier, p.472, [ISBN: 9780080966656].
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Michael F. Ashby,Hugh Shercliff,David Cebon. (2013), Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.736, [ISBN: 9780080977737].
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Peter Philip Benham. Mechanics of Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall, p.627, [ISBN: 9780582251649].
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J. L. Meriam,L. G. Kraige. Engineering Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons Incorporated, p.744, [ISBN: 9780471787037].
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R. C. Hibbeler. Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Pearson, [ISBN: 9789810681395].
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E.J. Hearn. (1997), Mechanics of Materials Volume 1, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.450, [ISBN: 0750632658].
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E.J. Hearn. (1999), Mechanics of Materials Volume 2, Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 0750632666].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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