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School of Engineering · ANU College of Systems and Society
This subject develops a knowledge of the variety, properties and characteristics of engineering materials. Equilibrium phase diagrams and kinetic TTT diagrams for predicting microstructure in materials. Properties of alloys (steels, aluminium, magnesium, titanium, and other non-ferrous metals). Ceramic materials: ceramics and glasses; forming of ceramics; structure and defects in ceramics. Characterisation, structure and properties of polymers; polymer processing. Rubber elasticity. Fibre and metal reinforced advanced composite materials. Strengthening and toughening mechanisms for materials. Fracture mechanics. Characterisation methods (mechanical and microstructural). Biomaterials and nano-materials.
Quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Reports
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Tutorial Submissions
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Approximately 120 hours over the semester of which approximately 30 are contact hours. Other Information Professional Skills Mapping: Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies
William Smith, Javad Hashemi, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 6th ed. by Mc-Graw Hill Education (2018)