Engineering material science 2I
D Phelan
4 points * 39 lecture hours, 13 laboratory/tutorial hours * Second semester * Caulfield
Properties of alloy systems, material databases, deformation and fracture of metals, overview of arc welding techniques. Corrosion fundamentals: electrochemical considerations, passivity, cathodic protection. Flammability of polymers, behaviour of rubbers, adhesives and adhesive bonding. Manufacture and processing of polymers, laminates and composites: particle and fibre reinforcement, structural composites. Structure and properties of timber. Ceramics: ceramic structures, ceramic properties, processing of ceramics, glasses, clay products and concrete. Magnetic and electrical materials: ferro magnetic hysteresis curves, magnetic hard and soft materials, semi-conductor materials.
Assessment
Examinations: 70% * Tutorial work: 30%
Recommended texts
Callister W D Material science and engineering 2nd edn, Wiley, 1991
Shackelford J F Introduction to materials science for engineers 2nd edn, 1990
Smith W W Principles of material science and engineering 2nd edn, 1990