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High Performance Materials (CHEN90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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 1
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject introduces students to materials science and engineering by developing an understanding of the influence of interatomic bonding and atomic structure on material behaviour. Phase diagrams and equilibria as well as material mechanical, electrical and electro chemical properties will be covered. The process of developing material selection criteria and selecting materials for particular applications will be presented.
Aspects of polymer chemistry will be introduced including the influence of chemical constituents on structure–property relationships. Various types of polymerisation reactions will be covered as well as how to measure the physical properties of the resulting polymers. Physical properties will include, molecular weight, glass transition and melting temperatures, and rheology etc. The design and fabrication techniques for polymer architectures including co-polymers and introduction of crystalline domains will be covered, as well as elastomers and rubbers. A description of polymers in solution as well as polymer melts, chain entanglement and viscoelasticity will be highlighted.
The subject also covers ceramics, including zirconia as a case study. Introduction to brittle fracture including Griffith’s approach, Weibull statistics and toughening mechanisms including phase transformation will be conveyed through the zirconia case study. Carbon based materials including graphene which have exceptional properties including strength and electrical conductivity will be discussed. An introduction to electrochemistry will inform students for study of energy storage materials.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Be able to predict material properties based on knowledge of composition and processing-structure-property relationships
- Have the ability to compare and select materials for particular engineering design applications
- Demonstrate fluency in processing-structure-property relationships in ceramics and brittle materials
- Be able to relate polymer physio-chemical properties to polymer behaviour.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent thought
- Awareness of advanced technologies in the discipline
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MREN90001 Polymers and Composites
MREN90004 Ceramics and Brittle Materials
Recommended background knowledge
Chemistry and Physics at first year level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignment 1 - Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) 1 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 6 | 10% |
Written Assignment 2 - Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 8 | 5% |
Written Assignment 3 - Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 3 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 10 | 10% |
Written Assignment 4 - Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 4 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Written Exam- One 3-hour written exam. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 65% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator George Franks Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x 1-hour lecture per week and 1 x 1-hour tutorial per week in one semester Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Professor George Franks
Email: gvfranks@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 31 January 2024