TEC2235

Materials for manufacturing 1

D Phelan

2 points
* 24 lecture/laboratory hours
* First semester
* Caulfield

Objectives To understand the main metallic and ceramic alloy systems; how they are strengthened and where they are used in manufacturing, together with their failure mechanisms.

Synopsis An overview of the main physical and manufacturing characteristics of materials; response to heat, deformation and cutting; joining approaches. A comparison of materials groups: metals, plastics and rubber, ceramics and glass, timber and timber products. Other building materials: concrete and stone. Metals: an outline of microstructure, the physical and mechanical properties of the main base metals and some key alloys and their relation to manufacturing.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 70%
* Coursework and laboratory work: 30%

Prescribed texts

Ashby M F and Jones D R H Engineering materials 1 Pergamon, 1980
Crane F A A and Charles J A Selection and use of engineering materials Butterworths, 1984
Jastrzebski Z D The nature and properties of engineering materials 3rd edn, Wiley, 1987