BSc Materials Science and Engineering

The unit covers composite materials and structural ceramics and their mechanical behaviour.

The unit aims to:

• Provide the student with an understanding of the principles underlying the behaviour of composite materials and advanced structural ceramics.
• Introduce the basic micromechanics of long and short fibre composites.

A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:

• Knowledge and understanding
• Intellectual skills
• Practical skills
• Transferable skills and personal qualities

This unit is delivered using a blended learning approach, which integrates technology and digital media with traditional classroom activities. A variety of learning and teaching processes will be used including: lectures, discussions, group activities and independent study. Canvas will be used to present online study materials, including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Canvas will also be used for the submission of assessments.

• Describe the nature and behaviour of composite materials.
• Apply basic micromechanics to describe the mechanical properties of structural ceramics, particulate- and fibre- reinforced composites.
• Apply basic modelling approaches to describe elastic and post yield behaviour of a range of composite materials.

• Show improved logical reasoning, problem solving and ability in applied mathematics.
• Apply simple models to predict the mechanical properties of composite materials.

• Develop the ability to communicate scientific subjects.

• Solve problems utilising methods learned in lecture.
• Assess results critically by relating learned knowledge with current scientific papers.

Feedback given verbal and written

The recommended reading for this unit can be found on the online unit reading list.

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