Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGR C4F01 |
Module Title:
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Materials Engineering
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Title:
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Materials Engineering
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Joe Dillane
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Module Description: |
To provide the student with a advanced understanding of materials, material science and the methods of altering material properties. To provide the student with a specialized knowledge of the internal effects of forces applied to structures, as evidenced by the stresses and deformations produced. To provide the student with a specialized knowledge 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 |
Analyse and predict properties of engineering materials. |
LO2 |
Relate and contrast the functionality of materials in engineering through the mathematics, scientific, engineering, and technological analyses. |
LO3 |
Examine and distinguish the selection and behaviour of materials in service. |
LO4 |
Differentiate relationships between stress and strain in mechanical systems to predict the behaviour and/or failure of mechanical systems subjected to loads for the purposes of design. |
LO5 |
Model and infer, by calculation and experimental measurement, the characteristic response of 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 |
Advanced mechanical properties and testing
Time-dependent and environmentally-sensitive properties and testing, Understand the link between microstructure and properties, deformation phenomena, Fracture Mechanics, Ductile-Brittle Transformation.
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Advanced ferrous metals & heat treatments
Metallic Bonding and Crystal structures, Influence of Carbon and Alloying Elements, Heat Treatments, TTT/CCT curves, Martensite, Bainite.
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Advanced non-ferrous metals
Alloying, Environmental Properties, Influence of Unit Cell and Alloying, Property Control.
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Advanced ceramics, semiconductor materials & Bio-Materials
Bonding and Failure Modes, Applications: Wear, Biomaterial, Thermal.
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Advanced polymers & composites
Polymerisation methods, Molecular Bonding, Temperature- and Time- Dependence, Viscoelasticity, Failure Mode Analysis.
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Stress-strain relations
Plane stress Mohr’s strain circle Strain gauge rosettes Stress-strain transformations in composites
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Bending
Bending of composite beams
Asymmetric bending
Beams with axial loads
Bending and shear stress in I beams
Shear stress in thin-walled open sections
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Stress and Strain Variation
Stress, strain and displacement relationships
Thick walled cylinders
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Failure Criteria
Buckling of slender struts
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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 |
Acquire an elevated understanding of the materials construct and be able to apply this understanding to materials selection and failure analysis challenges. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Appraise, model, and illustrate advanced material failure theories. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Experiment and examine a number of time-dependent failure scenarios and apply this knowledge to practical challenges. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Use the content delivered in the lectures and experimental segments to identify opportunities for independent learning and enhanced knowledge accrual. |
15 Weeks per Stage |
10.27 |
154 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
8.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Raymond Aurelius Higgins. Materials for the Engineering Technician, 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. 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, [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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