Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Engineering

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• Unit Title

  Materials and Manufacturing 1

• Unit Code

  ENS1115

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Prof Laichang ZHANG

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Description

This unit develops students' knowledge of common engineering materials and manufacturing processes and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties. Students will be introduced to the structure and properties of materials, and the types of defects that can arise. Students will also gain the knowledge to analyse the failure of engineering products and systems, with due consideration to the geometry of components. Strengthening mechanisms that can be applied to different materials will also be examined. Overall the unit enables students to develop a direct link between the structure and mechanical behaviour of materials.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Select candidate materials for different engineering applications.
2. Describe commonly used manufacturing processes.
3. Observe health and safety precautions applicable to manufacturing in a laboratory environment.
4. Identify and explain the properties, behaviours, uses and defects of common engineering materials and how they may affect each other.
5. Interpret phase diagrams in terms of microstructures and describe strengthening mechanisms that can be used to improve the mechanical performance of materials.

Unit Content

1. Atomic bonding, crystalline structures and characterisation techniques of solids.
2. Diffusion mechanisms and controlling factors; dislocations and strengthening mechanisms.
3. Materials' fatigue and failure modes and their relation with properties of materials.
4. Mechanical testing of metals, polymers, ceramics.
5. Phases and microstructure, binary phase diagrams and the iron-carbon system.
6. Properties of engineering materials.
7. Structure defects and microscopic examination.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

The lectures introduce main concepts and important points, which ultimately advance students’ understanding of the unit topics and tutorials questions. Tutorials primarily guide students to solve numerical/concept based problems with practical importance, which largely build students’ skills for examinations. Students will also undertake two authentic activities through engagement with lab work that is closely related to real industry. The two very practical industry-focused case lab activities provide students with the opportunity to develop their skill in applying theoretical knowledge to real world issues. The unit fosters the team-working culture and capability during group-based lab work.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Core Reading(s)

• Callister, W. D., Jr., & Rethwisch, D. G. (2018). Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction. Wiley. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1141070324

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