MECH ENG 2020 - Materials & Manufacturing

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

Extend the fundamental understanding of the structure - property relationship of materials introduced in previous courses; mechanical behaviour, testing and manufacturing properties of metals and alloys; strengthening of materials (alloying, heat-treatment); manufacturing processes, design considerations and economics for forming and shaping engineering materials (casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, sheet-metal forming and machining).

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MECH ENG 2020
    Course Materials & Manufacturing
    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 CHEM ENG 1009
    Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) & associated double degree students only
    Course Description Extend the fundamental understanding of the structure - property relationship of materials introduced in previous courses; mechanical behaviour, testing and manufacturing properties of metals and alloys; strengthening of materials (alloying, heat-treatment); manufacturing processes, design considerations and economics for forming and shaping engineering materials (casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, sheet-metal forming and machining).
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Zonghan Xie

    NameRoleBuilding/RoomEmail
    Dr Zonghan Xie Lecturer (Mater part, weeks 1-6) Engineering South Building, S104 zonghan.xie@adelaide.edu.au
    Dr Ling Yin Lectuerer (Manuf part, weeks 7-12) Engineering South Building, Floor 3 ling.yin@adelaide.edu.au
    Dr Yujie Chen Lecturer Engineering South Building, Floor 3 yujie.chen@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

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

    48 hours lectures, workshops and tutorials (24 hours of Materials and 24 hours of Manufacturing Processes)

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

     
    1 A demonstrable knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes;
    2 Apply analytical methods for understanding the process variables;
    3 Demonstrated ability to select manufacturing processes appropriate for particular applications;
    4 Explain the importance of economic and environmental factors when considering the application of a process;
    5 Discuss the fundamental concepts of the elastic and plastic properties of materials introduced in earlier courses;
    6 Recognise specific materials and their suitability for specific applications based on fundamental knowledge gained from this and earlier courses;
    7 Explain the failure mechanisms of different types of materials;
    8 Discuss the impact of environmental factors on the properties of materials;
    9 Apply the concepts provided to new situations and to read and understand professional articles on the subject; and
    10 Demonstrate interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication skills working on group assignments.

     
    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
    B B A A A A A A A A A A A A
    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.

    1,2,4-8

    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.

    2-4,6,8-10

    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.

    10

    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.

    1-10

    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.

    10

    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.

    10
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Course Notes: These are essential and required.

    Text book: The following text books are highly recommended:

    • Kalpakjian s and Schmid S.R., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 7 ed (SI) Pearson Ed 2014.
    • William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch, et al., Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 1st Australian and New Zealand Edition, Wiley, 2020
    Recommended Resources
    • Askeland D.R and Wright W.J., The Science and Engineering of Materials Enhanced SI 7th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2020
    • Ashby M.F., Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, 4ed, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010
    Online Learning

    All lectures, workshops, and tutorial problems, solutions and past exam problems are available on MyUni.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    Lectures and workshops are supported by problem-solving tutorials and assignments.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    48 hours lectures, workshops and tutorials

    Assignments, presentations

    Learning Activities Summary

    MANUFACTURING (24 lectures and tutorials – 50%)

    An overview of manufacturing and general introduction to manufacturing processes (1 lecture)
    Detailed description and analysis of specific processes
    • Casting processes
    (4 lectures/tutorials)
    • Bulk deformation processes
    (6 lectures/tutorials)
    • Material forming processes
    (2 lectures/tutorials)
    • Material removal processes: cutting
    (2 lectures)
    • Material removal processes: chemical, electrical
    (2 lectures)
    • Processing of polymers
    (4 lectures/tutorials)
    • Processing of powder metals
    (1 lecture)
    • Welding and other joining processes
    (2 lectures)
    Competitive aspects, economics of manufacturing and design considerations are included within each topic

    MATERIALS (24 lectures, wokshops and tutorials – 50%)

    Review of Materials I (1 lecture)

    Phase diagrams (8 lectures/tutorials)
    • Binary isomorphous phase diagrams
    • Lever rule
    • Binary eutectic phase diagrams
    • Iron–iron carbon phase diagram
    • Development of microstructure in iron–carbon alloys

    Phase transformations (7 lectures/tutorials)
    • Kinetics of phase transformations
    • Isothermal transformation diagrams
    • Continuous cooling transformation diagrams
    • Mechanical behaviour of iron–carbon alloys

    Thermal processing of metal alloys (4 lectures/tutorials)
    • Annealing
    • Hardenability
    • Precipitation hardening 

    Failures (4 lectures/tutorials)
    • Fatigue
    • Creep 


    CATCHUP AND REVISION
    (Time permitting)

    Specific Course Requirements

    Not applicable.

  • 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
    Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative
    Due (week)*
    Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes
    Assignments 40 Individual Summative TBD 1. 2. 4. 7.
    Final Exam 60 Individual Summative Exam period 1. 2.  3. 6. 7.
    Total 100
    * The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
     
    This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
     
    This course has no hurdle requirement.



    Assessment Related Requirements

    Overall mark of 50% is required to pass the subject.

    Assessment Detail

    Assignments  - weighting 40%

    Exam (Open book) – weighting 60%

    Submission

    For assignments a Submission Sheet must be attached to the front of the work and completed in full.

    The assignments MUST be submitted before the due date. A penalty of 10% will apply for each day or part there of, that an assignment is submitted after the due date.

    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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