2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PEME1010 Engineering Materials
10 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Dr AP Brown
Email: a.p.brown@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
This module is mutually exclusive with
| PEME1730 | Materials Science and Engineering |
Module replaces
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- be familiar with the basic properties of engineering materials and be able to relate these properties to the structure and microstructure of the materials
- understand the different modes of failure of engineering materials and relate these to service conditions, failure mechanisms and micro-structural changes
- understand how processing and manufacturing methods can influence both the bulk and surface properties of materials
- be able to draw on this knowledge to gain an understanding of the role and importance of materials selection within the engineering design process.
Learning outcomes
The students will gain knowledge and understanding of the structure and properties of the metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
They should have developed an ability to assess materials for delivering desired properties in specific engineering applications.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module the students will be able to understand:
- the definition of physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites;
- their origin;
- the structure and property relationship;
- the calculation of properties from given information;
- how to extend the knowledge to materials selection for specific application.
Other Skills outcomes include Close Reading (Practiced and Assessed)
Syllabus
- Evolution and development of engineering materials
- Design and role of materials selection
- Classification of engineering materials and description of bulk properties
- Atomic forces and crystal structures
- Elastic deformation and elastic deformation theory
- Description of material microstructures and their origins
- Plastic deformation and properties; strength, ductility, toughness
- Dislocation and slip theory; theoretical strength and strengthening of materials
- Ductile and brittle fracture - fast fracture and introduction to fracture mechanics
- Fatigue failure - high and low cycle fatigue, fatigue testing and lifetime predictions
- Creep deformation and rupture
- Surface properties of materials - corrosion, friction and wear; introduction to surface engineering.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 56.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Review of lecture notes each week- Directed reading supporting lectures
- Revision for written test
- Online additional coursework and assessed exercises.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- 3 x Formative online assignments- 1 x Assessed material selection assignment
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Materials Selection | 40.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Class test 1 x 2 hr | 60.00 |
| Assignment | 3 x Formative Assignments | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/03/2015
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