Course/Module
Tutor, Mechanics. (Undergraduate)
Fracture Mechanics A - MECH60002
Aims
Fracture mechanics concerns the design and analysis of structures which contain cracks or defects/flaws. Fracture mechanics answers questions such as: What is the largest sized crack that a structure can contain or the largest load the structure can bear for failure to be avoided? How long before a crack which was safe becomes unsafe? What material should be used in a certain application to ensure safety? This is a level 6 version of the enhanced level 7 FFM module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Fracture Mechanics B - MECH70005
Aims
Fracture mechanics concerns the design and analysis of structures which contain cracks or defects/flaws. Fracture mechanics answers questions such as: What is the largest sized crack that a structure can contain or the largest load the structure can bear for failure to be avoided? How long before a crack which was safe becomes unsafe? What material should be used in a certain application to ensure safety? This is a level 7 variant of the level 6 FFM module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Materials 1 - MECH40006
Aims
To introduce students to the important mechanical properties that mechanical engineers require knowledge of and to introduce the concept and practice of materials selection. The links between material structure, processing and properties are emphasised. Topics include tensile and fracture properties, material selection, atomic bonding, crystal structure and strengthening. Also included is a focus on the four classes of engineering material: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, considering the structure, properties and engineering applications of each. Practice in testing of materials is included.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Course Leader
