Mechanical Materials

The course will cover the following:

• Characteristics and properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, iron-carbon diagram, steels, cast iron, ferrous alloys, cold and hot working
• Other materials such as ceramics, plastics, composites, timber and concrete
• Material testing, physical properties, tensile, compressive, fatigue, and NDT testing to relevant standards.
• Heat treatment processes and effects
• Surface hardening processes
• Surface coatings
• Fibre reinforced composites, types of materials, types of reinforcements
• Selection of materials for engineering applications.
  
  

What you will learn

When you successfully complete this online course you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic materials science chemistry
• Describe and test properties of materials used in mechanical engineering
• Describe and specify methods to change engineering material properties
• Determine and apply selection criteria for engineering materials
• Identify and explain likely causes of material failure.
  
  

Course update

This course replaced DE4303 – Material Properties; completion of DE4303 – Material Properties will fulfil the same prerequisite requirements as DE5306 – Mechanical Materials.

Assessment

• 30% assignment
• 20% laboratory (practical) 
• 50% exam, which you need to attend in person.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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