ENG1006 : Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2019/20
- Module Leader(s): Dr Enrico Masoero
- Lecturer: Dr Agostino Bruno
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
Aims
1. To enable students to understand essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of engineering material science necessary for engineering design.
2. To introduce students to the fundamental properties and behaviour of engineering materials.
3. To introduce students to laboratory testing of materials including good laboratory practice and scientific method.
This module provides an introduction to the fundamental properties and behaviour of engineering materials. Fundamental aspects of common ferrous and non-ferrous engineering materials, relevant to selection, design and manufacture are discussed. The influence of structure-scales and processing methods on materials properties are discussed.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover the following material and themes of behaviour
- Introduction to materials in engineering.
- Metallic materials (including, single component metals, impure metals, steel and iron)
- Metal deformation (Stress-strain, elastic/plastic deformation, hardness)
- Making and shaping of metals (Ductile/Brittle behaviour)
- Alloys of metals (including the use of phase diagrams, behaviour of alloys in engineering and Fe-Fe3C phase)
- Structure of polymers and polymer composites (molecular configurations, crystallinity & amorphous polymers)
- Deformation of polymers and polymer composites (elastic/plastic/creep deformation and failure mechanisms)
- Making and shaping of polymers and polymer composites (including additives and shaping/forming techniques)
- Concrete and reinforced concrete (as a composite),
- Timber
- Ceramic materials
- Making and shaping of ceramics
- Glass products (including composition and structure, physical properties relating to mechanical, optical and electrical applications, engineered glass properties and applications)
- Strong, tough and hard materials (considering fracture and fatigue from cyclic loading applications)
- Metallic conductors
- Semi-conductors and simple electronic devices
- Non conducting circuit materials and magnetic compounds
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 36 | 0:30 | 18:00 | Recommended revision for exams, assuming prior regular ind study throughout teaching & class tests. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | Structured presentation of syllabus may include calculation ex, skills dem, formative feedback, etc |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:15 | 1:15 | Multiple Choice PC Exam (OLAF) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Closed book examination. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Computer based class tests |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:45 | 3:45 | Reporting of practical work (Lab report) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 3:00 | 18:00 | Extended activity (laboratory) to apply taught material, develop professional skills. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Background reading and investigation associated with the module content |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 6 | 3:00 | 18:00 | Pre reading work for each laboratory activity |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 6 | 1:45 | 10:30 | Practical material follow-up and calculations |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | Recommended regular personal study throughout teaching period to follow up taught classes |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the underlying engineering science and the approaches required to apply this to the discipline specific problems identified.
Laboratory work enables students to attain hands-on experience in experimental techniques.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Examination | 75 | 1 | A | 25 | Multiple Choice Examination. (OLAF) |
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | Closed book examination. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 25 | Reporting of practical work (1500 words max) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examinations provide an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem solving skills under time-constraint as required in industry.
1. The Multiple Choice examination will assess the basic knowledge through definition, discussion and recall approach.
2. The unseen examination will test the ability of a student to calculate, categorise and explain the theory and concepts of the module.
Laboratory work enables more realistic engineering problems to be set and may also assess data acquisition and software use skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG1006's Timetable