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 2018-19 | 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 To identify the types of fibres and matrices commonly used in the manufacture of composite materials
To identify the commonly used test methods and NDT techniques for composites
To use micromechanics approaches and Classical Laminate Theory to study the mechanical response of composites.
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Learning Outcomes |
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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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Knowledge of fibres, matrices and fabric types used in composites |
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Knowledge of fibres, matrices and fabric types used in composites |
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Ability of calculating the mechanical properties of composites using micromechanics and Classical Laminate Theory |
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Syllabus |
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Aluminium alloys : Production, heat treatment, wrought alloys, processing, International Alloy Designation System, cast alloys, applications. Titanium alloys : Production, classification, microstructure, heat treatments, applications.
Superalloys : Performance requirements, functions of alloying elements, microstructure, fabrication techniques
Overview of composite materials : Various types of reinforcement and matrices, manufacturing methods, sandwich structures.
Micromechanic
s of Composites: Elastic modulus in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Ratio of forces carried by matrix and fibres.
Classical Laimnate Theory: The stress-strain relationships for composite laminae in isotropic and orthotropic materials. Derivation of the stiffness and compliance matri
ces for these laminae. Test methods for composites: Mode I and Mode II interlaminar fracture toughness testing. Tension, compression and shear tests. Non-destructive testing.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 18 one-hour lectures |
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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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Notes |
| Written Exam | 120 | January | 100 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
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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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