Course Title: Select common engineering materials
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: PROC5277C
Course Title: Select common engineering materials
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nicholas Georgiou
Email: nicholas.georgiou@rmit.edu.au
Annabelle Lopez
Te: 9925 4823
Email: annabelle.lopez@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM30007A Select common engineering materials |
Element: |
1. Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The principal properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are identified. |
Element: |
2. Select materials for specific applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The engineering requirement for the specific application is determined in consultation with others. |
Element: |
3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completion of Workshop Procedures / Safety Guide for Building 56/57 level 2 by all students prior to commencement of testing exercises. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion,
seminar, group/individual work on projects, audio-visual presentation, and interaction with
individuals and groups within the Engineering industry fields.
For Civil Engineering students the emphasis will be on Civil Engineering applications and technologies.
Similarly for students studying in other engineering disciplines such as Mechanical and Aerospace the emphases will respectively apply to Mechanical and Aerospace applications and technologies.
Teaching Schedule
This is an indicative teaching schedule. Refer to Online Blackboard announcements for changes.
Laboratory sessions are subject to availability of resources in the school; refer to online blackboard announcements for details and any changes.
Week Number
TOPICS
Week 1 Overview of Scope of the course and assessment criteria
Week 2 Identify the properties of common engineering material- types of bonding
Week 3 common engineering materials by their principal properties- mechanical
Week 4 common engineering materials by their principal properties-chemical properties
Week 5 OH&S and technical report writing
Week 6 Verify selected material as fit for Purpose- corrosion test
Week 7 Identify the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of ferrous material engineering applications of ferrous metals
Week 8 Identify the properties of common engineering materials- non-ferrous metals
Week 9 Identify the properties of common engineering materials –thermosetting, thermoplastic polymers, ceramics and composite materials
Week 10 common engineering materials by their principal properties- mechanical properties
Week 11 Completion of Workshop Procedures / Safety Guide for Building 56/57 level 2 by all students prior to commencement of testing exercises
Week 12 Verify selected material as fit for Purpose- Hardness, tensile test
Week 13 Verify selected material as fit for Purpose- Hardness , tensile test
Week 14 effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials
Week 15 Select materials for specific applications for its engineering , principle properties and operation procedures
Week 16 Revision of all topics
Week 17 Final Test
Week 18 Finalising Results
This is an indicative teaching schedule. Refer to Online Blackboard announcements for changes.
Laboratory sessions are subject to availability of resources in the school; refer to online blackboard announcements for details and any changes.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Materials for Engineering by W.Bolton 2nd ed, Butterworth-Heinemann 2000 |
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2. Engineering Materials Technology by W.Bolton 3rd ed, Butterworth-Heinemann. |
Other Resources
Other resources and references provided in class or on the RMIT Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
3.1 Appropriate tests for the required properties are identified.
3.2 Testing of materials is arranged with appropriate persons, if necessary.
3.3 Test results are analysed and material choices are confirmed or modified as appropriate.
CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS ONLY:
- Assessment Task 1 Health and Safety Report 10% Week 3
- Assessment Task 2 Project Technical Report 15% Week 7
- Assessment Task 3 Project Technical Report Design Drawings 10% Week 10
- Assessment Task 4 Laboratory session Hardness and impact testing,Tensile testing, 15% Week 12
- Assessment Task 5 Laboratory session 3 point bending test on composite materials,15 % Week 13
- All Final Examination 35% Week 17
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment | Element | Performance Criteria |
| Health and Safety Report | 1,2,3 | 1.1, 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3 |
| Project Technical Report | 1,2 | 1.1, 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Project Technical Report Design Drawings | 1,2 | 1.1, 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Laboratory Testing and Report | 3 | 3.1,3.2,3,3 |
| Laboratory Testing and Report | 3 | 3.1,3.2,3,3 |
| Test | 1,2,3 | 1.1, 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3,3 |
Other Information
The underpinning knowledge and skills for this course are listed in the accreditation document and are available upon request from your instructor.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and
support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Other Information:
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