Hobart, semester 2 Introduces civil and mechanical students to the engineering properties of materials and manufacturing processes. The main emphasis is on understanding why materials have certain properties and how these properties can be modified and utilised in engineering processes. A further theme will consider life-cycle properties of materials in the context of deterioration.
Studies cover mechanical properties of materials including destructive and non-destructive testing.
The unit includes an extensive study of metals and metal alloys with special emphasis on understanding equilibrium diagrams. The heat treatment and hardenability of plain carbon and alloy steels will also be studied. Fatigue failure and metallurgical problems associated with welding will be discussed. Non metallic materials including Portland cement, concrete, timber, ceramics, polymers and composites will also be covered but the main thrust will be on metal alloys. Required texts, etc.