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Description
Aims:
- Introduce and develop the mechanical and physical concepts inherent to structural materials for electric propulsion.
- Provide an opportunity for students to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of functional materials.
Synopsis:
Strong, lightweight and cost-effective materials are essential for advanced propulsion technologies. This module describes the structural material requirements and underlying physics of chassis and motor materials to enable propulsion across road, sea and air.
SYLLABUS
- Atomic Structure
- Mechanics
- Stress and Failure
- Microstructure
- Composites and Nanomaterials
- Fabrication and Manufacturing Methods
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, the students should be able to:
- Comprehensively analyse and predict material properties, including those of composites and nano-materials with reference to their processing;
- Systematically design and evaluate materials for a specific function based on sound technicaland techno-economic judgment;
- Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and environmental dimensions facing engineers in this field;
- Connect to current research topics in structural engineering materials (connected curriculum) through practical examples in class, guest lecturers, project-based research and interactions with researchers;
- Conceptualise and communicate findings orally and in written form at a high standard similar to that expected for presentations at national and international conferences.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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