Module Details |
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Title | ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS | ||
Code | MATS401 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof Y Zhao Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng Y.Y.Zhao@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To understand the production methods for and mechanical properties of non-ferrous metals. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge and understanding of the origins of the microstructures of Al, Ti and Ni alloys, and how they may be influenced by thermal and mechanical treatments |
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(LO2) Knowledge of fibres, matrices and fabric types used in composites |
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(LO3) Knowledge of fibres, matrices and fabric types used in composites |
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(LO4) Ability of calculating the mechanical properties of composites using micromechanics and Classical Laminate Theory |
Syllabus |
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Aluminium alloys: Production, heat treatment, wrought alloys, processing, International Alloy Designation System, cast alloys, applications. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
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 |
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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) :January | 120 minutes. | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Recommended Texts |
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