Materials 2 - MECH50005
Aims
This module develops an understanding, securely based on materials science, of various common failure modes, the reasons for their occurrence and how we seek to avoid failure by design. This module provides the tools and understanding to predict component failures under multiaxial loading conditions due to yielding, fracture, fatigue and creep mechanisms and to identify these failure mechanisms in practice, and to design against them.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Associate Course Leader
Finite Element Analysis and Applications B - MECH70012
Aims
The aim of the module is to teach the students to be able to use Finite Element programs in a practical way to solve problems in linear elastic stress analysis. A student who has studied the module should be able, in a later industrial setting, to undertake the analysis of real problems with a fair understanding of sensible modelling procedures. In support of this, the module is split into two stages: (1) Theoretical study of the Finite Element method, with emphasis on understanding what goes on inside a typical, modern, commercial program; (2) Practical experience in analysis using an industry-standard, interactive, Finite Element program. This is a level 7 variant of the level 6 FEAA module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Course Leader
Finite Element Analysis and Applications A - MECH60007
Aims
The aim of the module is to teach the students to be able to use Finite Element programs in a practical way to solve problems in linear elastic stress analysis. A student who has studied the module should be able, in a later industrial setting, to undertake the analysis of real problems with a fair understanding of sensible modelling procedures. In support of this, the module is split into two stages: (1) Theoretical study of the Finite Element method, with emphasis on understanding what goes on inside a typical, modern, commercial program; (2) Practical experience in analysis using an industry-standard, interactive, Finite Element program. This is a level 6 version of the enhanced level 7 FEAA module and students cannot take both for credit towards their final degree.
ECTS units: 5
Role
Course Leader
Metal Processing Technology - MECH70006
Aims
Many industrial metal processes and applications involve shaping engineering components via plastic/viscoplastic deformation. These metal forming technologies are used for the manufacture of a range of metal components, such as automotive and aircraft body panels. This module extends basic solid-mechanics concepts and methods to the modelling and analysis of viscoplastic flow and of metal microstructure evolution during metal forming processes. It aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the analysis and simulation methods available, and practical exercises in their use.
ECTS = 10
Role
Associate Course Leader