Each module contains 3 ECTS. You choose a total of 10 modules/30 ECTS in the following module categories:
- 12-15 ECTS in technical scientific modules (TSM)
TSM modules teach profile-specific specialist skills and supplement the decentralised specialisation modules. - 9-12 ECTS in fundamental theoretical principles modules (FTP)
FTP modules deal with theoretical fundamentals such as higher mathematics, physics, information theory, chemistry, etc. They will teach more detailed, abstract scientific knowledge and help you to bridge the gap between abstraction and application that is so important for innovation. - 6-9 ECTS in context modules (CM)
CM modules will impart additional skills in areas such as technology management, business administration, communication, project management, patent law, contract law, etc.
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Materials offer immense opportunities for innovation. However, advance is possible only if a procedure exists for making a rational choice from the materials and a method of identifying ways to shape, join, and finish them.
The objective of this course is to develop a systematic procedure for selecting materials and processes, leading to the subset that best matches the requirements of a design. The structure gives rapid access to data and allows the user great freedom in exploring potential choices. The method is implemented in the GRANTA CES EduPack software to provide greater flexibility: it enhances the learning experience and provides a solid grounding in many of the domains of expertise specified by the various professional engineering accreditation bodies (analysis of components, problem-solving, design and manufacturing , economic, societal and environmental impacts).
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Material Science
Mechanics of Materials
Learning Objectives
Understand the importance of material property charts
Understand the method for material selection and design
Understand the concept of effective properties and their dependence on phase spatial arrangement in hybrid materials.
Learn the manufacturing techniques of hybrid materials.
Contents of Module
The course content will be focused on:
- Material property charts
- Material selection and design
- Examples of hybrid materials and their applications
- Hybrid materials processing
Development of an hybrid material
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching: Ex cathedra teaching (theory),
Laboratory exercise with GRANTA CES EduPack.
Learning methods: Self study
Literature
M. F. Ashby, “Materials Selection in Mechanical Design”, Elsevier, 2011.
M. F. Ashby, H. Shercliff, D. Cebon, “Materials: engineering, science, processing and design”, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2018.
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