DE4303 – Material Properties
Module code
DE4303
Module title
Material Properties
Prescription
To develop an understanding of the characteristics and properties of common engineering materials relevant to mechanical and process engineering.
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.Demonstrate an understanding of basic materials science chemistry.
2.Describe and test properties of materials used in mechanical engineering.
3.Describe and specify methods to change engineering material properties.
4.Demonstrate an understanding of selection criteria for engineering materials.
5.Explain the likely causes of material failure. - Content
- Characteristics and properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, iron-carbon diagram, steels, cast iron, ferrous alloys, cold and hot working.
Other materials such as ceramics, plastics, composites, timber and concrete
Material testing, physical properties, tensile, compressive, fatigue, and NDT testing to relevant standards.
Heat treatment processes and effects.
Surface hardening processes.
Surface coatings.
Fibre reinforced composites, types of materials, types of reinforcements.
Selection of materials for engineering applications. - Assessment Criteria
- Assignments And Tests30
Laboratories 20
Examination50
