J Price
3 points
* 24 lecture hours and 12 laboratory/tutorial
hours
* First semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: ENC2342
Objectives To understand metals and their various strengthening mechanisms and appreciate the properties, uses and economics of materials selection.
Synopsis Strengthening mechanisms of metals. Phase diagrams. Iron-carbon phase diagram. Isothermal transformation diagrams. Heat treatment of steel. Dispersion hardening. Carbon steels, alloy steels and cast irons. Non-ferrous metals and alloys of engineering importance. Materials selection. The relationship between materials selection and materials processing.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70%
* Laboratory
work and test: 30%
Prescribed texts
Callister W D Jr Materials science and engineering: An
introduction 3rd edn, Wiley, 1994
Engineering materials notes 1996 edition, Student Union Bookshop,
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