Engineering Materials module (ME31001)

Materials properties and selection play an important role in the functionality of mechanical components. As an engineer you will need to have an understanding of material properties of commonly used materials such as metals, alloys and plastics if you want to create products, structures and systems that are safe and structural sound.

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

• describe important properties and limitations of the main engineering materials
• explain the influence of heat treatment and processing on properties of materials
• indicate the appropriate treatment or manufacturing process for a material, taking into account the properties of the material and the requirements on an engineering application
• relate materials and their manufacturing processing to their resultant material properties
• link design and material choices to the limitations of an engineering application
• link design and material choices to the limitations of a manufacturing process

Virtually all elements of our lives are influenced by materials. This module in combination with other practical based design module will ensure you can contribute to the advancement of technologies as an engineer in many different sectors including medicine and health, transportation, space, sports, renewable energy and agriculture to name a few.