Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description The objective of this module is to develop knowledge of and skills in analysing advanced materials, and processing routes. It exposes students to the more complex mechanics of composite systems, and provides opportunities to see how advanced materials characterisation methods can be used. The module is delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and compulsory seminars. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify appropriate methods of advanced materials characterisation, discuss features and interpret data from a range of methods 2. Apply theories of composite mechanics under defined loading conditions to a range of composite structures 3. Perform heat and fluid flow numerical calculations to model material processing conditions. 4. Identify, describe and develop models for polymeric viscoelastic materials, and describe experiments to test these properties. Analyse and solve polymer engineering problems using linear viscoelastic models and the Boltzmann superposition principle. 5. Model forming loads, infiltration and permeability of porous structure processing steps including processes such as engineering ceramics, powder metallurgy and rapid prototyping 6. Carry out a literature search, and write a review approriately citing and listing sources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Advanced Characterisation MethodsInterpretation of SEM, XRD, AFM, STM, IA and other advanced techniquesComposite MechanicsCalculation of volume and mass fraction, composite stiffness, strength, ductility, transverse modulus, stress ratio and in-plane shear modulus.Simulation of manufacturing processesManufacturing technologies and governing empirical equations – including modellingPolymersPolymer structure and properties; melt viscosity; crystalisation and melting; mechanical properties; linear viscoelasticity; Maxwell, Kelvin and generalized models; Boltzmann superposition principle.Modelling of powder based processingCeramics: Ceramic Structure & Processing of ceramics; Properties of industrial technical ceramics; Research Trends. Modelling of powder pressing processesResearch ReviewKey sources for materials and materials processing literature. Types of research projects and initiatives in this area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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