MEC3490

Mechanical design: materials selection

W K Chiu

4 points
* 22 lectures and 24 tutorial/laboratory hours
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of selection of appropriate materials in mechanical engineering design.

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: 70%
* Laboratories/tutorials: 30%

Prescribed texts

Ashby M F Materials selection in mechanical design Pergamon, 1992

Recommended texts

Ertas A and Jones J C The engineering design process Wiley, 1993