MECH ENG 4121 - Materials Selection & Failure Analysis
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 4121 Course Materials Selection & Failure Analysis Coordinating Unit School of 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.
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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 Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
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.
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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 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.
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- Kalpakjian book, S. Kalpakjian, “Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials”, 2nd edition, Addison-Wesley, 1991
8- Callister Book, W.D. Callister, Jr, “Materials Science and Engineering-An Introduction”, 3rd edition,, Wiley and Sons, 1994
9- TWI
10- indonetwork
11- C.R. Brooks & A. Choudhry, “Metallurgical failure Analysis”, McGraw Hill, 1993
12- asminternational.org--spotlights
13- Dieter Book, G.E. Dieter, “Mechanical metallurgy”, 2nd edition, 1976.
14- Zum Gahr book, Karl-Heinz Zum Gahr, “Microstructure and Wear of Materials”, Elsevier, 1987.
15- Lansdown Book, A.R. Lansdown and A.L. Price, “Materials to resist wear”, Pergamon press, 1986
16- Focusing on In-Situ Filtration and Filtration of Stored Lubricants by Paul Dufresne, CLS, CMRP
17- 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.
18- Wear Handbook, M.B. Peterson and W.O. Winer, Editors, “Wear Control Handbook”, Amer Society of Mechanical Engineers (January 1, 1981) ASME, New York,
19- gearshub--gear-failure
20- W.F. Smith- Book, McGraw Hill 1993, W.F. Smith, “Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering”,2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1993
21- Shackelford Book, J.F. Shackelford, “Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers”, 3rd edition, Maxwell-MacMillan, 1988.
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: None
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.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- 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
Exam60 Individual Exam period
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
The tutorials sessions this semester have 4 components:
a) Tutorials, b) quizzes, c) group presentation, d) group report.
After considering and weighing all our options, the following changes have been made:
a. Tutorials:
The tutorials will be recorded and uploaded as normal. You are asked not to attend the sessions in person, but to only watch the
uploaded tutorials to help you solve the problems. Submit your assignments online through MyUni by the due dates.
b. Quizzes:
The quizzes will now have to be submitted online as file submissions. Please find the quiz questions by going to Materials
Selection Course>Modules>Quizzes. Complete each quiz by the due date and upload the answers through file submissions in MyUni. Quiz submissions are exactly like assignment/tutorial submissions.
c. Group Presentation (Now changed to individual presentation):
There are no more group presentations. Students are asked to choose a project from the project titles list in the modules section, prepare a presentation file (.ppt/.pdf) and submit the file online by the due date through MyUni. Alternatively, if anyone is interested to present their own project which is or can be materials selection based, you may send us a title with a short description, and we will let you know if that can be accepted as a project. This submission is exactly like assignment/tutorial submissions. A sample presentation file can be found in the modules section.
d. Group Report (Now changed to individual report):
There are no more group reports. Students are asked to write a report on the project they have (individually) picked, prepare a report (.pdf) and submit the file online through MyUni by the due date. This submission is exactly like assignment/tutorial submissions. A sample report can be found in the modules section.
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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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