2002/03
MODULE SPECIFICATION
Module Code: MATS112
Faculty of Engineering, University of Liverpool
Department of Engineering: Materials Science and Engineering
Module title:
Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Metals
CATS level:
1
CATS value:
7.5
Staff (with email addresses)
Co-ordinator:
Dr TJ Bullough (timbull@…)
Moderator:
Lecturer(s):
Dr TJ Bullough
Lectures:
18
Seminars/tutorials:
3
Study hours
Other:
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
None
None
Availability to (student groups/years):
Compulsory/core:
MECH1, AERO1, INTENG1, MATS1
Semester:
1
Dr YY Zhao (y.y.zhao@)
Labs:
Private study:
6
27
Modules for which this
module is a pre-requisite:
MATS210, MATS214,
MATS213, MATS222
Optional:
-
Learning and Teaching Strategies (eg, traditional lectures, supervised design classes)
Lectures and laboratory work.
Module Description
Lecture/
Content
Lab no.
Lectures
1-2
The Tensile Test: elastic and plastic deformation, true stress and strain, work hardening.
3-4
Measures of Strength and Ductility.
5
The Hardness Test. Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell.
6
Brittle and Ductile Fracture: impact testing
7-8
Fatigue Failure and Fatigue Testing.
9-10
Creep: stress-rupture tests
11-13
Phase diagrams: Non-equilibrium cooling of alloys. Dendritic Growth.
14-16
Steels: composition, microstructure, heat treatment and properties.
17-18
Aluminium alloys: age hardening.
Labs
1.
2.
Structure and hardness of steels
Heat treatment of plain carbon-steels
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MODULE SPECIFICATION
Module Code: MATS112
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of:
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the principles of mechanical testing
the British and European Standards for mechanical testing
the link between microstructure and properties of metals
the effects on microstructure and properties of heat treatments, especially for steels
the use of phase diagrams.
Intellectual Abilities:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying
knowledge of the above topics to:
 the assessment of the mechanical properties of metals
 predict (using phase diagrams) microstructure, and microstructural evolution during heat
treatment
 judge whether the mechanical properties of a metal make it appropriate for use
 describe and explain qualitative aspects of mechanical properties and microstructure.
Practical Skills
On completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the
following discipline-specific practical skills:
 undertaking uniaxial tensile, Vickers Hardness, Charpy Impact and Jominy Tests
 using optical microscopes for microstructural examination.
General Transferable Skills
On completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the
following key skills:
 number skills: recording and presenting data, and graph plotting
 technical reporting skills.
Assessment
Weighting %
Formal exam:
Class test(s)*:
80%
10%
Laboratory(s)*:
10%
Timing
Duration/other
Jan
Midsemester
See lab
programme
2 hours; multiple-choice question format
1 hour; multiple-choice question format
2 x 3 hour
* The University Lateness Penalty Scheme applies to all coursework
September Resit opportunity:
Yes
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Module Code: MATS112
Recommended reading:
Essential text(s):
WD Callister, Materials Science and Engineering: an introduction, J Wiley and Sons,
ISBN 0471305685.
Recommended text(s):
There are many other materials science text books in the library which cover the topics in this module.
The ASM (“American Society for Materials”) Handbook series, available in the library or networked
CD-ROM (see below), provide extremely detailed information on all aspects of mechanical property
testing and metals microstructures.
Some useful or interesting Web/IT resources:
http://www.matter.org.uk/
Online computer-based materials teaching resources – especially good for finding out about
aluminium alloys and steel. The full suite of MATTER teaching software, which contains useful
coverage of many relevant topics in materials science, is available on the University PC Win2000
managed network [Start>Network>Lecturers Applications>MATTER CD].
http://dbweb.liv.ac.uk/library_resources/cdroms.asp
ASM Handbooks on University networked CD-ROMs. Volume 3 Alloy Phase Diagrams, Vol 9
Metallography and Microstructures. Extremely detailed information.
http://www.npl.co.uk/npl/fth/guidance/hardness/index.html
An overview of hardness measurement techniques
http://www.matweb.com A materials-property database
http://www.umist.ac.uk/material/microscope/zefold/zeus1e.htm An “Internet microscope”
http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk/doitpoms/miclib/index.php
A searchable collection of materials micrographs
http://www.bsi-global.com
The British Standards website. Also available via University electronic database.
External Examiner responsible for module:
Materials Science
Version date: 14 August 2002
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