MSC3121

Microstructural design in structural materials ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Phase transformations - precipitation and precipitation hardening, spinodal decomposition, displacive transformations, ordering; and structure and properties of ceramics.

Objectives: Students will develop a thorough understanding of the characteristics and mechanisms of solid-state phase transformations in and their impacts on the performance of engineering alloys; an understanding of the role of dislocations in determining the mechanical properties of metals and alloys; in depth understanding of strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys; a knowledge of basic principles of microstructural design.

Assessment: Three written assignments (30%), four laboratory classes (20%), one three-hour exam (50%)

Contact Hours: 2.5 lectures/tutorials plus 2.5 hours laboratory per week

Prerequisites: MSC2011

Prohibitions: MSC3021, MTE3502