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Mechanical Behaviour of Materials (MCEN90052)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Christian Brandl
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Overview
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Students will learn about the mechanical behaviour and structure of materials, from the continuum modelling of properties to the microscopic origin of the behaviour with reference to available and appropriate multiscale modelling techniques.
The subject will cover the microstructure‐property relation in elastic and plastic deformation, timedependent deformation (creep)
and failure in materials with emphasis on engineering materials. The diverse mechanical behaviour will be discussed for different
materials classes, including metals, functional materials, architectured materials, composites and polymers.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Illustrate the origins of materials' strength.
- Explain the structure-property-processing relation in the mechanical behaviour of materials.
- Explain linear elastic properties of materials.
- Explain multiscale character of plasticity and failure in materials.
- Establish links between theoretical concepts and observed phenomena; identify problems and formulate informed solution strategies.
- Recommend appropriate models for mechanical strength.
- Interpret materials failure and deduce the cause of failure.
- Expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in an interdisciplinary field.
- Describe contemporary issues in the research on mechanical behaviour of materials.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent thought.
- Ability to apply knowledge of engineering science and engineering methods to solve complex problems.
- Ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding.
- Gain proficiency in materials engineering.
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
MCEN30017 Mechanics & Materials OR ENGR20003 Engineering Materials
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment, individual problem solving; max 1000 words, requiring 25 hours of work
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 20% |
Group presentation 20 minutes, requiring 15 hours of work per student
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 10% |
Writte exam
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Christian Brandl Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Christian Brandl
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Materials Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Aerospace - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022