Module: Adv Eng Materials & Manufacturing Processes

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Adv Eng Materials & Manufacturing Processes
Module Code	MM409
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Garrett McGuinness Semester 2: Garrett McGuinness Autumn: Garrett McGuinness
Module Teachers	Garrett McGuinness David B. MacManus
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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.

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 predict appropriate advanced casting process 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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	12	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Seminars	12	No Description
Independent Study	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Advanced Characterisation Methods
Interpretation of SEM, XRD, AFM, STM, IA and other advanced techniques

Composite Mechanics
Calculation of volume and mass fraction, composite stiffness, strength, ductility, transverse modulus, stress ratio and in-plane shear modulus.

Simulation of casting processes
Casting technologies, and governing empirical equations – including modelling

Polymers
Polymer structure and properties; melt viscosity; crystalisation and melting; mechanical properties; linear viscoelasticity; Maxwell, Kelvin and generalized models; Boltzmann superposition principle.

Modelling of powder based processing
Ceramics: Ceramic Structure & Processing of ceramics; Properties of industrial technical ceramics; Research Trends. Modelling of powder pressing processes

Research Review
Key sources for materials and materials processing literature. Types of research projects and initiatives in this area.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	The first assessment involves writing a review paper on research themes for a specific advanced material (agreed with the lecturer) for which library search, and writing skills are important.	20%	Week 6
Report(s)	Students carry out an in-depth study of one characterisation methods (XRD, metallography, etc), and produces a poster on the principles, limitations and usefulness	20%	Week 11

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BME	BEng Manufacturing Engineering &Business
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
MMT	BSc in Mechancial and Manufacturing Tech

Date of Last Revision

10-JUN-09

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