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Advanced Materials (MCEN90052)
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 2
Dr Christian Brandl
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN90014 | Materials | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group project and report, requiring 40 hours of work per student. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-9 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 12 | 30% |
Written Assignment - individual problem solving; max 1000 words, requiring 24 hours of work. ILOs 1-9 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 9 | 20% |
Written Exam, 3 hours. ILOs 1-4, 6-9 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Weekly individual quiz. ILOs 1-4, 6-9 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 1 to Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Christian Brandl Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Christian Brandl
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Aerospace Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Materials Specialisation (formal) Mechanical - 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