DE5306 – Mechanical Materials
Module code
DE5306
Module title
Mechanical Materials
Prescription
To enable students to gain an understanding of the characteristics and properties of common engineering
materials and elements of biology and chemistry relevant to mechanical and process engineering.
Programmes
- EN1603
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- 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 - Learning Outcomes
- 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. Determine and apply selection criteria for engineering materials.
5. Identify and explain likely causes of material failure - Assessment Criteria
- Assignment 30%
Project/Laboratories* 20%
Examination 50%
* See section 3.5 of Regulations
