Subject Description Form

Subject Code Subject Title Credit Value Level Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion Objectives ISE210 Engineering Materials 3 2 Nil This subject aims to provide students with 1. 2. 3. an understanding of the role of engineering materials in product design and society; an understanding of the fundamentals of materials properties, and the knowledge on how they can be modified by the control of microstructure; an understanding of the applications and selection of engineering materials based on the considerations of properties, cost, ease of manufacturing, environmental issues, and their in-service performance; the knowledge of a systematic approach to the choice of materials.

4. Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to a. b. c. exemplify the importance of engineering materials in product design; exemplify the role of engineering materials on environmental issues; apply knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the structure, processing, properties, and in-service performance of engineering materials in solving materials selection problems; apply suitable methodologies to perform materials selection in a systematic manner. Materials Availability and Selection Evolution of engineering materials; Materials in design; Material selection criteria: properties, price, availability, and environmental issues 2. Fundamentals of Materials Structure and phase diagrams; Methods of strengthening; Mechanical properties of engineering materials; Relationship of structure and properties; Mechanical properties testing 3. Design Against Fracture and Degradation Ductile and brittle fracture and stress intensity factor approach; Fatigue, creep, corrosion and wear, design against fracture, and degradation;

d. Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus 1.

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Examples of component failure in engineering 4. Applications and Selection of Engineering Materials Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys; Commodity and engineering plastics; Engineering ceramics and composites 5. Selection Process and Case Studies Materials selection charts, performance maximizing criteria, performance indices (based on Ashbys analysis) Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus The subject is delivered mainly through lectures while tutorials, case studies, and laboratory work are supplementary methods. Practical problems and material design cases are utilized as focal points for discussion in tutorial classes. Laboratory sessions are used to illustrate and assimilate some fundamental principles of materials science. The subject stresses creative thinking and problem-solving approach.

Assessment Methods in Alignment with Intended Learning Outcomes

Specific assessment methods/tasks

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Intended subject learning outcomes to be assessed a b c d

1. Assignments 2. Laboratory reports 3. Test 4. Examination Total

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Assignments are designed to reflect students understanding of the subject and to assist them in self-monitoring their progress. Laboratory reports are designed to assess the capability of the students in analyzing and reporting experimental data. Tests are designed to determine the students understanding of key concepts as well as progress in relation to the subject learning outcomes. The examination is used to assess the students understanding of the subject content and to determine their ability to achieve the subject learning outcomes. Student Study Effort Expected Class contact: work
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Lectures Tutorials and laboratory

28 Hrs. 14 Hrs.

Other student study effort: Preparation for assignments and laboratory report Self-study and preparation for test and examination 25 Hrs. 56 Hrs. 123 Hrs.

Total student study effort Reading List and References 1.

Callister, W D and Rethwisch, D G 2008, Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ Smith, W, Hashemi, J, and Smith, W F 2010, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, New York Ashby, M F 1999, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford Cambridge Engineering Selector EDUPACK 2002, Granta Design Limited, Cambridge, UK

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