Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 500066

Coordinator Maisha Tabassum Opens in new window

Description This subject will introduce fundamentals of engineering materials. The topics will include materials structure, properties, processing and applications, degradation of materials, sustainability and the selection of materials for various engineering applications.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Equivalent Subjects ENGR 1008 Engineering Materials ENGR 1014 Engineering and Design Concepts ENGR 1009 Engineering Materials (WSTC AssocD) ENGR 1010 Engineering Materials (WSTC) ENGR 1034 Engineering and Design Concepts (WSTC) LGYB 0481 Engineering and Design Concepts (WSTC AssocD)

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in the program : 7178 Diploma of Aerotropolis Industry 4.0 (Mechatronic Skills) or 7182 Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Describe and identify the atomic structure, bonding, crystal structure and defects of materials.
2. Explain the various properties of materials (eg mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, magnetic).
3. Identify and explain the mechanical failures, corrosion and degradation of materials and how to prevent them.
4. Select an appropriate material for a given application.
5. Apply sustainability principles in engineering practice.

Subject Content

1.Atomic structure and interatomic bonding
2.Crystalline structure and defects in solids
3.Various properties of materials (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical)
4.Metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers, composites and advanced materials
5.Diffusion and phase diagrams
6.Corrosion and degradation of materials
7.Materials selection
8.Materials and sustainability