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Unit Code: MEB705

Unit Name: Mechanical Behaviour of Material

Description: Here we will learn about the mechanical behavior of structures and materials, from the continuum description of properties to the atomistic and molecular mechanisms that confer those properties to all materials. We will cover elastic and plastic deformation, creep, fracture and fatigue of materials including crystalline and amorphous metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and (bio)polymers, and will focus on the design and processing of materials from the atomic to the macroscale to achieve desired mechanical behavior. We will cover special topics in mechanical behavior for material systems of your choice, with reference to current research and publications.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Analyze, compare and contrast the structure and properties of materials under various manufacturing conditions. (WA 1 – 4) 2. Establish the relationship between specific structure and properties of materials, failure and reliability in service. (WA 1,2) 3. Examine the mechanical and thermal conditions of manufacturing processes which shape materials. (WA 3,7) 4. Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for a given product specification which includes reliability and cost effectiveness. (WA4-5)

Prerequisite: MEB502

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2