Materials and Fatigue (MECH0055)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Mechanical Engineering
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This is a level 7 module and students are therefore expected to have a sound basis in materials science as applicable to engineering contexts. This entails an understanding of the process-structure-property-performance relationship in materials, e.g. alloys, polymers, biomaterials, etc. A grasp of phase equilibria and basic metallography is expected, understanding how mechanical properties are determined and how engineers utilise materials data to design and select materials for their product applications. This course also expects the students to improve their theoretical understanding of fatigue failure in engineering materials and non-destructive testing methods.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

This module is offered in several versions which have different credit weightings (e.g. either 15 or 30 credits). Please see the links below for the alternative versions. To choose the right one for your programme of study, check your programme handbook or with your department.

Materials and Fatigue A (MECH0056)

Description

Overview:

This module builds upon a basic theory of materials as would be given in the first years of an undergraduate programme, and examines specific areas of materials science which are not normally taught as part of a basic materials curriculum. The module also aims to cover the fundamentals of process-structure-property relationships in materials, a wide range of manufacturing technologies, including steelmaking, rolling, welding and additive manufacturing. It also covers fracture mechanics, and the theory of fatigue failure in engineering materials, and non-destructive testing. This module also introduces advanced materials, e.g. biomaterials, for regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and beyond.

The module is common to 4th year Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students and MSc students from several postgraduate programmes. Given the wide range of backgrounds of the students who attend this module, the first few lectures given cover the basics of materials science and may well be revision for some students but totally new for others.

Topics covered:

Although many students will have studied materials science and engineering at undergraduate level, the module is designed to provide a common level of knowledge and then to introduce new subject matter such as advanced fracture mechanics and fatigue failure in engineering materials, and to provide a detailed look at some areas of materials application which are not normally covered at undergraduate level.

The module begins by providing a levelling to the material science knowledge of the course participants (who come from a wide range of academic backgrounds). This is then used as a springboard for dealing with more esoteric and advanced materials-based issues which are introduced as discrete case studies in materials science, particularly drawn from relevant and modern contexts (e.g. materials for additive manufacturing).

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Fixed-time remote activity

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 7
Module leader: Dr Chu Lun Alex Leung
Who to contact for more information: mecheng.pg-queries@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Fixed-time remote activity

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 89
Module leader: Dr Chu Lun Alex Leung
Who to contact for more information: mecheng.pg-queries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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