67303 Mechanical Properties of Materials
6cp
Requisite(s): 67101 Introduction to Materials
This subject provides an understanding of a number of materials analysis techniques by the use of standard mechanical tests, FTIR, thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy for the determination of materials property data. The concepts of stress, strain, elasticity, plasticity and criteria for yielding and fracture are addressed and applied to a wide range of mechanical test methods and materials. The issue of fractography as a means failure analysis is also addressed with the students performing forensic investigation, incorporating a number of techniques, on failed implements or products. Basic statics is introduced along with an introduction to fracture mechanics. This subject also ensures that the student develops the necessary laboratory and analysis skills required by professionals involved in the mechanical testing of materials for either research or quality assurance.
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Spring semester, City campus
2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,460.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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