Unit information: Properties of Materials 2 in 2019/20

Unit name	Properties of Materials 2
Unit code	CENG20011
Credit points	10
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Crewe
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	CENG10001 Properties of Materials or equivalent
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

Aims: To gain an insight into the behaviour and properties of more common alloy systems, particularly steels. Also to understand the properties, mix design, testing and site practice involved in the construction of concrete.

• Properties of Materials: This section of the course covers the sustainability of materials and the processing of metals and polymers (composites). Specific aims of the course are
  • Teach the use of phase diagrams, time-temperature diagrams and cooling diagrams in predicting metal properties.
  • Provide a solid foundation for understanding polymer processing and composite design.
  • Provide techniques to evaluate the sustainability of materials, including long term sourcing of components and environmental impact

• Concrete: Students are also introduced to concrete. Its manufacture, mix design and how it should be constructed on site. They are exposed to different testing methodologies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, successful students will:

1. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate common processing routes for materials and diagnose failures arising from inappropriate processing.

2. Identify key issues affecting the sustainability of materials and how we might mitigate any problems.

3. Explain the different processes involved in the manufacture and placement of concrete and how it affects the materials properties and long-term performance.

4. Describe different methods of testing concrete properties both in situ and during manufacture and construction.

Teaching Information

24 Lectures, example classes and experimental classes.

1 laboratory (optional)

1 field trip to view a concrete factory (optional)

Assessment Information

100% examination in May/June

Reading and References

• Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction; Callister WD (and Rethwisch DG in later editions), Wiley, 2014
• Engineering Materials 2; Ashby MF, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013
• Concrete Practice, G F Blackledge, British Cement Association, 2008