2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5760M Ceramics, Polymers and Composites

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr G Kale
Email: g.m.kale@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Appropriate level of Materials Science and Engineering prior study.

This module is mutually exclusive with

CAPE3700

Structural Materials

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module covers the design of conventional and advanced ceramics, polymers and composite materials.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are to:
- apply a knowledge of the processing-microstructure-property relationship to the design of ceramic, polymeric and composite materials;
- illustrate the state-of-the-art in these materials and show how research has, and continues, to inform the design of these materials;
- develop the student's understanding of this process and provide an opportunity for them to demonstrate this in a project assignment.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

At the end of this module, students should:
1. Understand the development of structural ceramics, polymers and composites.
2. Understand the traditional limitations on the properties which may be obtained in polymers and ceramic materials and how materials scientists may seek to circumvent these in the design of novel material in these classes and the development of composite materials.
3. understand the exploitation of the process-microstructure-properties relationship in the design of ceramics, polymers and composite materials with an appropriate combination of properties.
4. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering.
5. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems.
6. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Technical skills
b. Information skills
c. Design skills

Syllabus

Engineering Ceramics
Structural ceramics: general considerations; oxide ceramics; nitrides, carbides, borides and silicides; carbon ceramics: graphitic and diamond; glasses and glass ceramics.


Polymers
Polymers: structural overview, categories and comment polymers; structural transitions: factors affecting the glass transition temperature in amorphous polymers; crystalline polymers; liquid crystal polymers.


Polymer Chemistry
Polymerisation; characterisation of polymers; polymer solutions and mixtures; polymer processing.


Composites
Elastic behaviour; strength; toughening; micromechanics of strength and toughening; interfaces; laminates; creep; fatigue.


Composite Materials
Discontinuous and continuous reinforcement; laminates; properties and processing of polymer, metal and ceramic matrix composites.


Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

Maximum 3 x Coursework

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	10	1.00	10.00
seminars	1	4.00	4.00
Independent online learning hours			55.00
Private study hours			81.00
Total Contact hours			14.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Performance and feedback in formative quizzes integrated into online learning resources. Performance and feedback on worksheets and presentation.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2024

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