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Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing

4026MAA EEC - Manufacturing Technology and
Materials

Assignment Brief
Module Title: Manufacturing (work in pairs Cohort (May) Module Code: 4026MAA
Technology and Materials or small
groups, submit
individually)
Coursework Title (e.g. CWK1) Hand out date:
CSWK1- Mechanical Test Data Monday 17 May 2021
Lecturer: Dr Masoumeh Faraji Due date and time:
Date: Thursday 27th of May
2021
Online: 18:00:00
Estimated Time (hrs): 10 Coursework type: Short report 5 Credits (25% of Module
(Two pages A4 plus one page Mark)
appendix)
Submission arrangement online via Turn-it-in on virtual learning environment (Aula):
File types and method of recording: Pdf,

The report file should be saved as follows: student ID followed by group number (e.g., someone with SID
of 7856444 who is grouped in group 5 should name their file as 7856444_G5)

Mark and Feedback date (DD/MM/YY): Thursday 10 th of June 2021

Mark and Feedback method: annotated report and mark breakdown for each individual on AULA/ Turnitin.

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1 Employ a range of methods for identifying the mechanical, physical, electrical and environmental
properties of polymers, metals, ceramics and composites.

6. Evaluate common engineering materials on the basis of mechanical and physical properties, cost and
manufacturing properties, and form judgments about their applicability to given product functional
requirements.

Task and Mark distribution:

Note: Although you will be working in your allocated small group, you will be required to submit your
report individually.

For this coursework, you will be required to analyse some mechanical test data, calculate a range of
mechanical properties and provide a very short summary report of your findings. The mechanical test
data will be provided to you in a Microsoft Excel file (other formats can be provided) and will consist of
data from a simple tensile test. It will contain details of the specimen geometry (diameter, gauge
length) and a record of the load-displacement data recorded by one of our load cells.

Part A
From these data, you are required to calculate:
 A stress-strain curve for this material
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 An estimate of the Young’s modulus (elastic stiffness) of the material
 An estimate of the ultimate tensile strength of the material

Part B
The material will be used to hold a weighted platform hanging from a vertical bar as shown in Fig 1. The
bar has a length of 90mm and a (square) cross section of 1.5mm x 1.5mm. You are required to
calculate:

1. How much the bar will stretch (extension in mm) when supporting a mass of 15kg, and
2. The maximum load the bar will take before complete failure.

You are also asked to provide some observations on the following:

 Whether the material is ductile or brittle
 What material is the sample likely to be.
 What a safe working load would be for the arrangement shown in Fig 1.

Figure 1: Loading scenario for Part B.

Deliverables and Mark Allocation

You are required to summarise your findings in a very short report. This should cover the following
details (mark allocations are given in brackets).

 A record of the specimen id, test id and geometry. (5%)

 Your calculated values of Young’s modulus and ultimate tensile strength. (20%)
 A plot of engineering stress and engineering strain showing the data and your calculated
values. (20%)
 Your calculated values of the extension of the bar in Fig. 1 and the maximum load the bar will
take before breaking. (20%)
 Comments on whether the material is ductile or brittle, what you think the material is and
recommendations on what the safe working load would be for the arrangement shown in
Fig. 1. Please provide a short explanation to support your answers. Use appropriate academic
references when needed. (20%)
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 Your test data and the values of engineering stress and strain should be included as an
Appendix. (10%)
 Report structure presentation, referencing & technical writing style, adherence to the
requirements contained in this document. (5%)

The report is expected not to exceed 2 pages including all diagrams, text, tables, and calculations. The
Appendix containing your test data may be a further page.

Details of how, where and when to submit your report will be given on the 4026MAA Aula page. Late
submissions will not be accepted unless accompanied by an officially granted extension from Registry.
(this will require legitimate reasons, e.g. medical).

Please ensure that you provide a list of the academic references at the end of the work; use University
APA referencing system for in-text citation and the listing of the references. Text should be written for
academic audience; hence, ensure you use the relevant rules (e.g. use of third person, passive format
and include references within the text). Appendices should be used for diagrams and information if
necessary. The report must be submitted in Pdf format.

Hints and Tips

 This is an exercise in producing a short, accurate technical report. Check you have provided all
the information required. You are not required to provide detailed working or calculations to
support your answers, unless for safe-working load.
 Pay careful attention to the units. This is key in getting the correct answer.
 Presentation is important. We want to see a report that we could give to an industry partner
without further modification. Make sure your units are correct and consistent. Your graph axes
are labelled (and can be easily read).
 Your test data is an example of real test data. There may be extra data there which you do not
need to support your calculation.
 If you are unsure of what any of the data mean, seek clarification in one of the tutorials,
lectures, or theta sessions.

DO NOT COPY FROM WEB SITES, TECHNICAL REPORTS OR TEXT BOOKS, SUCH BEHAVIOUR IS
PLAGIARISM AND THEREFORE UNACCEPTABLE. The penalties for plagiarism can be severe and have
extreme consequences for your future at the University. Please ensure that you are familiar with the
university guidance on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct. Please see the link is provided below:
https://share.coventry.ac.uk/students/Registry/Pages/Breaking_The_Rules.aspx
Notes:
1. You are expected to use the Coventry University APA style for referencing. For support and
advice on this students can contact Centre for Academic Writing (CAW).
2. Please notify your registry course support team and module leader for disability support.
3. Any student requiring an extension or deferral should follow the university process as outlined
here.
4. The University cannot take responsibility for any coursework lost or corrupted on disks, laptops
or personal computer. Students should therefore regularly back-up any work and are advised to
save it on the University system.
5. If there are technical or performance issues that prevent students submitting coursework through
the online coursework submission system on the day of a coursework deadline, an appropriate
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extension to the coursework submission deadline will be agreed. This extension will normally be
24 hours or the next working day if the deadline falls on a Friday or over the weekend period.
This will be communicated via your Module Leader.
6. You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links on
Aula.
7. Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by
other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be
reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to both courseworks and exam answers.
8. A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class
discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in
you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely
your own work.
9. If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work you must keep your original
version and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts.
10. You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full),
either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, with the exception of
resits, where for the coursework, you maybe asked to rework and improve a previous attempt.
This requirement will be specifically detailed in your assignment brief or specific course or
module information. Where earlier work by you is citable, i.e. it has already been
published/submitted, you must reference it clearly.  Identical pieces of work submitted
concurrently may also be considered to be self-plagiarism.

Mark allocation guidelines to students (to be edited by staff per assessment)

0-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ 80+
Work mainly Most elements Most elements Strengths in all Most work All work
incomplete completed; are strong, elements exceeds the substantially
and /or weaknesses minor standard exceeds the
weaknesses in outweigh weaknesses expected standard
most areas strengths expected
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Marking Rubric
GRADE ANSWER RELEVANCE
First Innovative response, answers the
question fully, addressing the learning
≥70 objectives of the assessment task.
Evidence of critical analysis, synthesis
and evaluation.
Upper Second A very good attempt to address the
objectives of the assessment task with an
60-69 emphasis on those elements requiring
critical review.
Lower Second Competently addresses objectives, but
may contain errors or omissions and
50-59 critical discussion of issues may be
superficial or limited in places.
Third Addresses most objectives of the
40-49 assessment task, with some notable
omissions. The structure is unclear in
parts, and there is limited analysis.
Fail Some deviation from the objectives of the
assessment task. May not consistently
<40 address the assignment brief. At the
lower end fails to answer the question set
or address the learning outcomes. There
is minimal evidence of analysis or
evaluation.
Late submission 0 0
ARGUMENT & COHERENCE
A clear, consistent in-depth critical and
evaluative argument, displaying the ability
to develop original ideas from a range of
sources. Engagement with theoretical
and conceptual analysis.
A generally clear line of critical and
evaluative argument is presented.
Relationships between statements and
sections are easy to follow, and there is a
sound, coherent structure.
Some critical discussion, but the argument
is not always convincing, and the work is
descriptive in places, with over-reliance on
the work of others.
The work is descriptive with minimal
critical discussion and limited theoretical
engagement.
Descriptive with no evidence of theoretical
engagement, critical discussion or
theoretical engagement. At the lower end
displays a minimal level of understanding.
EVIDENCE
Wide range of appropriately supporting
evidence provided, going beyond the
recommended texts. Correctly
referenced.
A very good range of relevant sources is
used in a largely consistent way as
supporting evidence. There is use of
some sources beyond recommended
texts. Correctly referenced in the main.
A range of relevant sources is used, but
the critical evaluation aspect is not fully
presented. There is limited use of
sources beyond the standard
recommended materials. Referencing is
not always correctly presented.
A limited range of relevant sources used
without appropriate presentation as
supporting or conflicting evidence coupled
with very limited critical analysis.
Referencing has some errors.
Very limited use and application of
relevant sources as supporting evidence.
At the lower end demonstrates a lack of
real understanding. Poor presentation of
references.
0 0
SUMMARY
An outstanding, well-structured and
appropriately referenced answer,
demonstrating a high degree of
understanding and critical analytic skills.
The answer demonstrates a very good
understanding of theories, concepts and
issues, with evidence of reading beyond
the recommended minimum. Well
organised and clearly written.
The answer demonstrates a good
understanding of some relevant
theories, concepts and issues, but there
are some errors and irrelevant material
included. The structure lacks clarity.
Some understanding is demonstrated but
is incomplete, and there is evidence of
limited research on the topic. Poor
structure and presentation, with few
and/or poorly presented references.
Whilst some relevant material is present,
the level of understanding is poor with
limited evidence of wider reading. Poor
structure and poor presentation, including
referencing. At the lower end there is
evidence of a lack of comprehension,
resulting in an assignment that is well
below the required standard.