Module Details

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Title MATERIALS PROCESSING AND SELECTION II
Code MATS210
Coordinator Prof Y Zhao
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Y.Y.Zhao@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To understand the processing, microstructure and mechanical properties of ceramics and polymers.

To investigate the manufacturing techniques commonly used to produce composite structures and understand the properties of composite materials.

To understand materials performance indices and apply materials selection charts and software.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Knowledge and understanding of processing techniques, microstructures and mechanical properties of ceramics

(LO2) Knowledge and understanding of processing techniques, microstructures and mechanical properties of polymers

(LO3) Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing techniques and properties of composite materials

(LO4) Knowledge and understanding of materials performance indices and materials selection using materials properties charts


Syllabus

 

Ceramics: Processing, microstructure, and properties.
Polymers: Structure, manufacturing techniques, joining techniques, mechanical properties.
Composite materials: Fibre and matrix types, manufacturing techniques and typical applications.
Materials selection: The need for materials selection; derivation of performance indices for mechanical design; materials property charts to aid the selection process.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: 18 one-hour lectures

Teaching Method 2 - Coursework
Description: 2 assignments in Weeks 3 and 6


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 18

          18
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 57
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2nd Semester  120 minutes    80       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission.  4 hours    20       

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