Module Details
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Title STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Code ENGG409
Coordinator Prof KR Whittle
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Karl.Whittle@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To provide an understanding of materials failure analysis through case studies drawn from real situations.

To provide examples of the use of engineering materials in real applications.

To extend basic knowledge of mechanics of solids.


Learning Outcomes

Ability to solve problems analytically

Ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate, and present engineering data
 
Ability understand the role of forensic examination in post-accident engineering failure analysis.

To understand how the analysis of engineering failures is a vital element in the design process.

 
To understand how engineering failures are related to a particular underlying material property.
 
To be able to correctly apply engineering formulae and data for analysing failures and solving design problems.
 
To be able to correctly apply a failure analysis to design out the following possible modes of failure: elastic and plastic deformation, creep, fracture and fatigue.

Syllabus
1 

1

Case studies associated with some of the following phenomena:

Creep

Elastic deformation

Fatigue

Fracture

Hydrogen embrittlement

Plastic deformation

Radiation damage


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

two hours per week

Laboratory Work -

One day site visit to AMEC, Warrington

Group Project -

Case studies

Online -

Using specialist software

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20

     8

   15

30

 73
Timetable (if known) two hours per week
  		    One day site visit to AMEC, Warrington
  		  Case studies
Using specialist software
  		 
Private Study 77
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Coursework 1 (40%):   Second Semester  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
Coursework  Coursework 2 (60%):   semester 2  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Coursework 1 (40%): Individual work Coursework 2 (60%): A single group case-study investigation related to structural integrity over two weeks. Will take about 10 hours. A 40-page maximum group report will be assessed. Peer moderation of the group mark will be used to reward individual contribution. This work is not anonymously marked.  

Recommended Texts
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