NG3S219 - Materials and Manufacture 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Materials and Manufacture | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Olusanjo Fadiya | ||
| Module Team: | David Dawkins, Robert Warren, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
· To develop a knowledge and understanding of the relationship between structure, properties, processing and subsequently the use of engineering materials.
· To extend the student's appreciation and knowledge of manufacturing processes and calculations. and
Content Summary
Methods for Mechanical Testing of Materials:
· Conducting tests like tensile testing, hardness testing, impact testing, and fatigue testing to evaluate material behaviour under different loads.
Imperfections in Solids and Dislocations:
· Understanding the theory of dislocations and their impact on mechanical properties.
· Investigating imperfections in solids, including point defects, line defects, and planar defects.
Strengthening Mechanisms and Annealing:
· Studying the methods used to strengthen engineering materials, such as solid solution strengthening, precipitation hardening, and grain refinement.
· Examining the process of annealing and its effects on material properties.
Heat Treatment of Alloys:
· Exploring the heat treatment processes for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys to modify their structure and properties.
Failure of Materials and Failure Analysis:
· Examining different types of material failures, including the transition from ductile to brittle behaviour, corrosion, fatigue, and creep.
· Understanding the principles and methods of failure analysis to determine the root causes of material failures.
Ceramics and Polymers:
· Understanding the structure, properties, and processing techniques of ceramics and polymers.
Composites and Manufacturing:
· Understanding composite materials and their composition, structure, and properties.
· Examining manufacturing processes used for composites, including lay-up, filament winding, and resin transfer moulding.
Materials in a Sustainable Environment:
· Exploring the role of materials in promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.
· Investigating the concept of sustainable materials and their applications in various industries.
Mechanical Systems:
Types and components of manufacturing systems
Modelling and simulation of manufacturing systems
Taxonomy of simulation models including continuous and discrete-event simulation models.
Static simulation of queuing systems using simulation tables.
Computer simulation of manufacturing systems:
Dynamic simulation of manufacturing systems to model the randomness of processing and inter-arrival times.
Modelling and simulating different probability distributions for inter-arrival and processing times in manufacturing systems.
Creating discrete-event simulation models implementing routing of materials through manufacturing systems
Allocating resources and implementing different shift patterns in manufacturing systems.
Application of labels to model and simulate manufacturing systems that produce a mix of different products.
Project Management:
Project planning techniques including scheduling and critical path analysis.
Resource planning techniques to optimise resource allocation in projects and systems.
Methods for estimating and allocating project costs.
Financial evaluation of projects for profitability using techniques such as payback time, net present value, internal rate of return, etc.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the structure, properties, processing and subsequently the use of engineering materials |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and costing |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Manufacturing Systems | 0 | 1500 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Group Presentation on Material testing or Manufacturing process | 29 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Materials | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |