MEC2460

Mechanical design: materials selection ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: W K Chiu

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Criteria for selection of materials for mechanical design. The influence on the design/materials selection process of operational requirements, manufacturing processes, failure modes, notch sensitivity and crack propagation, corrosion and the joining of advanced composite structures.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 80% + Laboratory/problem solving classes: 20%

Contact Hours: 22 lectures, 24 practice class/laboratory hours

Prerequisites: ENG1501