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 |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To understand materials performance indices and apply materials selection charts and software 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.
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Learning Outcomes |
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Knowledge and understanding of materials performance indices and materials selection using materials properties charts and CES software |
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Knowledge and understanding of processing techniques, microstructures and mechnical properties of ceramics and polymers |
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Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing techniques and properties of composite materials |
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Syllabus |
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Materials selection: The need for materials selection; derivation of performance indices for mechanical design; material property charts to aid the selection process. Process Selection: considerations in selecting materials processing technologies. Ceramics: Processing, microstructure, and properties. Polymers: Structure, manufacturing techniques, joining techniques, mechanical properties. Composite materials: Fibre and matrix types, manufacturing techniques and typical applications. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 18 one-hour lectures |
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Online Test - Materials selection using CES software |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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18 18 one-hour lectures |
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| Private Study | 57 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 75 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Unseen Written Exam | 120 | 2nd Semester | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Coursework | 30 minutes | 2nd | 20 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assignment |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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