Materials & Manufacturing Processes (H7106)
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Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Module H7106
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The main objective of this module is to inform students about the importance of the relationships between product design, material properties and manufacturing processes for the production of products that satisfy customer quality and functionality requirements. The necessary supporting IT infrastructure is also introduced. The student will acquire knowledge to enable them to make economically viable selections of materials and manufacturing processes. The module also considers how to minimise environmental impact.
The failure mode of materials is considered in the context of product functionality, factors of safety and manufacturing processes.
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C12, C14, C15, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M12
Library
Material science; selection of materials. Jones, S.W.
Selection and use of engineering materials, Charles, J.A., Crane, F.A.A., Furness, J.A.G.
Materials science and engineering; an introduction, Callister, W.D.
Materials selection in mechanical design, Ashby, M.F.
Engineering mechanic, Statics, Bedford, A, Fowler, W., any edition
Engineering mechanics , Vol. 1, Statics, Meriam, J. L, Kraige, L.G., Wiley, any edition
Statics and Mechanics of materials, Hibbeler, R.C., SI, ed. Pearson
Mechanics for engineers, Statics, Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., any edition
Mechanics of Materials, Beer, F.P., and Johnson, E.R.,
Mechanics of Materials, Gere, J.M. and Timoshenko, S.P.,
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of the relation between material properties and design
Demonstrate the evaluation of material behaviour for different loading cases
Apply the principles of selection of materials, and analyse the failure modes of materials
Have knowledge and experience of the basic principles of manufacturing processes
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 5 | 8.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 8 | 20.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 9 | 8.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 7 | 8.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 20.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 11 | 8.00% |
| Practical Assessment | T1 Week 11 | 28.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00101010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 33333333333 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 3 hours | 00101010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 00010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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