MECH ENG 4121 - Materials Selection & Failure Analysis

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

To introduce students to various tools that can be used to select the appropriate material and fabrication route for a given application. Examination of various failure modes to identify failure mechanism in real life examples. Apply material selection and failure analysis techniques to failure prevention. Reviews of available materials, manufacturing processes and mechanical behaviour of materials including fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion and wear are also included in this course. In addition the effect of materials' production and fabrication on the environment is discussed briefly.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MECH ENG 4121
    Course Materials Selection & Failure Analysis
    Coordinating Unit Mechanical Engineering
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2020
    Assessment Mini research projects for teams of 3-5 students & Tutorials, Quizzes, Final exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Reza Ghomashchi

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Explain the process of materials selection and be able to use available tools for making decisions on materials selection for engineering applications;
    2 Explain the variety of fabrication routes and be able to use available tools to identify an appropriate fabrication route for a selected material for any engineering application;
    3 Recognise the importance of environment with respect to energy consumption and recyclability of engineering components in selection of materials and fabrication proces;
    4  Identify the common modes of failure of engineering component;
    5 Apply a framework for assessing engineering failures, including determining the mode of failure and making recommendations on failure prevention;
    6 Demonstrate the ability to incorporate the materials failure knowledge in selecting appropriate materials for engineering application;
    7 Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, plan and make decisions through effective communication;
    8 Write a professional engineering report; and
    9 Recognise the need to undertake lifelong learning.

     
    The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):  
     
    1.11.21.31.41.51.62.12.22.32.43.13.23.33.43.53.6
    C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C B
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    7-9

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1-9

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1-9

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1-9

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1-9

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3,7-9
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Text book: There is no specific textbook suggested for this course, but a series of books and articles are consulted for lecture materials.

    Since a wide range of topics covered, there is not any textbook or specified reference book, but the following books, articles, internet websites (pictures and diagrams) were consulted in conjunction with the Lecturer’s own experience over the last thirty five years to prepare the overheads. However, the Book by Prof. M.F. Ashby (Materials selection in Mechanical Design) is particularly a useful book for this course and is recommended as a useful addition to your personal library as it contains a large amount of data on materials and their applications in mechanical design.

    List of references used in preparing the lecture materials are as follows;

     

    1-     Ashby 2004, M.F. Ashby, Y.J.M. Brechet, D. Cebon, L. Salvo, “Selection strategies for materials and processes”, Mats. & Design, 25, 51-67, 2004

    2-     Charles & Crane book(2nd edition, 1989), J.A. Charles, F.A.A Crane, “Selection and use of engineering materials”, 2nd edition, Butterworths,1989

    3-     R. Ghomashchi - Book, 1999, M.R. Ghomashchi, “An introduction to Engineering Materials”, University of South Australia, 1999.

    4-     L. Edwards & M. Endean, (Editors)”Manufacturing with Materials”, Butterworth-Heinemann,1995, Open University

    5-     M.F. Ashby, Butterworth-Heinemann ,2003, “Materials selection in Mechanical Design, 2nd edition, 2003

    6-     M.F. Ashby, Butterworth-Heinemann, “Materials selection in Mechanical Design, 4th edition, 2011

    7-     M.F. Ashby, Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier), “Materials selection in Mechanical Design, 5th edition, 2017

    8-     Kalpakjian book, S. Kalpakjian, “Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials”, 2nd edition, Addison-Wesley, 1991

    9-     Callister Book, W.D. Callister, Jr, “Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction”, 3rd edition,, Wiley and Sons, 1994

    10-www.twi.co.uk/content/jk71.html

    11-indonetwork.co.id/instron/412667/instron-impa...

    12-C.R. Brooks & A. Choudhry, “Metallurgical failure Analysis”, McGraw Hill, 1993

    13-http://www.asminternational.org/pdf/spotlights/jfap0502p011.pdf

    14-Dieter Book, G.E. Dieter, “Mechanical metallurgy”, 2nd edition, 1976.

    15-Zum Gahr book, Karl-Heinz Zum Gahr, “Microstructure and Wear of Materials”, Elsevier, 1987.

    16-Lansdown Book,  A.R. Lansdown and A.L. Price, “Materials to resist wear”, Pergamon press, 1986

    17-Focusing on In-Situ Filtration and Filtration of Stored Lubricants by Paul Dufresne, CLS, CMRPhttp://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://reliabilityweb.com/ee-assets/my-uploads/uptime/junjul2010/Lube_4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://reliabilityweb.com/index.php/articles/the_effectiveness_of_quality_filtration/&usg=__uUVbQOYOSdSIpKT_KKCc7pdDEUA=&h=371&w=450&sz=156&hl=en&start=9&zoom=1&itbs=1&tbnid=yQaR_Wbqj6WwtM:&tbnh=105&tbnw=127&prev=/search%3Fq%3DCorrosive%2Bwear%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-au%26biw%3D1659%26bih%3D860%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Divns&ei=ZvoUTsC4J9ChmQXrj5jIDg

    18-R. Ghomashchi, research work, 1989, i) Ghomashchi, M.R,, "Microstructural Observation of M50 and T1 High Speed Steel during Sliding Wear at Room and Elevated Temperatures", Surface Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 3, P 225-231, 1994.  ii) Ghomashchi, M.R., "Sliding Wear of M50 and T1 High Speed Steel at Room and Elevated Temperatures", Surface Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1. Pp. 55-60, 1992.

    19-S. Nafisi and R. Ghomashchi, Book, “Semi-solid Processing of Aluminum Alloys”, Springer Publication, October 2016

    20-Wear Handbook, M.B. Peterson and W.O. Winer, Editors, “Wear Control Handbook”, Amer Society of Mechanical Engineers (January 1, 1981) ASME, New York,

    21-www.gearshub.com/gear-failure.html

    22-W.F. Smith- Book, McGraw Hill 1993, W.F. Smith, “Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering”,2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1993

    23-Shackelford Book, J.F. Shackelford, “Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers”, 3rd edition, Maxwell-MacMillan, 1988.

    24-Materials Science Monographs 40: Electron Microscopy in Solid State Physics. Eds. H. Bethge and J. Heydenreich. Elsevier: Amsterdam–New York–Tokyo 1987; revised and updated translation of: Elektronenmikroskopie in der Festkörperphysik, VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften Berlin 1982, (present chapter digitized by the author in September 2007)

    The lecture notes are complemented with a set of problems to be solved and discussed during the tutorial sessions.

    Recommended Reading: MF Ashby, 'Materials Selection in Mechanical Design', Second or Fourth Edition, Butterworth Heinemann Publishing

    Experiments: There is no lab experiments but the students are encouraged to view certain videos on U-Tube on various manufacturing routes.

    Online Learning

    Course material provided via MyUni including lecture overheads and tutorial solutions. There are also some suggested readings and information on materials relevant to lectures and tutorial questions.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    In order be successful in this course, the students will participate in these assessment exercises:

    Assessment Task Weighting % Individual/Group Due date Learning objectives
    (See 2.1 above)
    Weekly Tutorials assignment (Questions) 10 Individual Weeks 2-12 1-4, 6
    Quizzes
    (every other week)
    10 Individual Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 1-2, 4-5

    Mini Materials selection Project (end of SEMESTER 
    seminar Presentation)
    10 Group Weeks 11, 12 1-3, 5-9

    Mini Materials selection Project (end of SEMESTER 
    Report)
    10 Group Week 13 1-3, 5-9


    Final
    Exam

    60 Individual Exam period
    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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