ME3515 - Material Selection in Design
[Offered in even-numbered years]
Credit points: | 03 |
Year: | 2006 |
Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
Administered by: |
Technical report writing and oral presentation. Material selection and application in design: use of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, metal alloys, plastics, composites, synthetic and natural rubbers, etc. Introduction to tribology: elementary contact mechanics, friction, wear and lubrication.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop students technical communication skills;
- to enhance student knowledge of the use of traditional and non-traditional materials in design;
- to provide students with a knowledge of the fundamentals of tribology.
Prerequisites: | ME2518 and ME2525 |
Availabilities | |
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006 | |
Coord/Lect: | Mr Jeremy Gordon. |
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Assessment: | (50% - 70%); (30% - 50%). |
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