Introduction to Engineering Materials

Unit code: NEM2102 | Study level: Undergraduate

Credit points

(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

N/A

Overview

Atomic structure and bonding and its effect on mechanical and physical properties of solids. Introduction to microstructures of polymers, metals and ceramics. Fundamentals of cement and concrete microstructure- property relationships; classification of cementitious materials for engineering design. Deformation mechanisms in crystalline solid. Mechanism of strengthening of metals; phases in alloys. Introduction to phase diagrams and their application to ferrous alloys. Phase transformations through time-temperature- transformations and their applications to heat treatment of plain carbon steels and cast irons. Structure-property relationship in alloy and stainless steels.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Explain micro-structure property relationship of solid materials;
Review and advise of limitations of basic materials in engineering design;
Apply systematic decision-making process for areas of optimum engineering design and adapt as necessary for a range of contexts;
Attribute the role materials play in maintaining a sustainable environment;
Report and justify recommendations effectively through written technical reports individually and as a part of a team.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Students will work in groups but present individual components in the team reports. The reports will be used for formative assessment.

Assessment type: Assignment

Grade: 30%

Team report and oral presentation

Assessment type: Laboratory Work

Grade: 20%

Demonstration of laboratory skills, and analysis of data. 3 Laboratory Reports (8%, 4%, 8%)

Assessment type: Test

Grade: 50%

Three (3) Tests (10%, 20%, 20%)

Students are required to demonstrate their development of skills in a laboratory.

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Budinski, G.K. & Budinski, K.M. (2009) Engineering Materials - Properties and Selection 9th Prentice-Hall Askeland, D.R., & Wright, J.W. (2018) Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering, Cengage Learning 4th Cengage Learning.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)

NHEM | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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