Course Title: Aerospace Materials
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Aerospace Materials
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO2566 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2016 |
AERO2566 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Everson Kandare
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6166
Course Coordinator Email: everson.kandare@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 251.03.007
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
This course provides you with the skills required in the design process of aerospace structures and components considering the broad range of engineering materials available. You will learn both qualitative and quantitative methods of materials selection. You will also study the main properties, domain of application and fabrication processes of aerospace materials, with a particular emphasis on lightweight alloys and composite materials. You will investigate the impact of different materials in critical areas pertaining to the operation of aircraft, such as structural integrity (including prevention methods), airworthiness requirements (including testing and maintenance), sustainability/recyclability issues and cost effectiveness. Furthermore, you will be exposed to state-of-the-art materials topics (e.g., nanomaterials and smart materials), and assess pathways for the development of aerospace structures and components with optimised features.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes:
MC225P16 - Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
PLO 1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of engineering theories, principles and concepts within multi-disciplinary engineering practice
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, and bounds and a critical appreciation of trends in contemporary practice, sustainability, research and innovation in the engineering discipline.
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and critical reflection on own learning and career when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse specialist and multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Apply qualitative and quantitative methods for selecting appropriate materials in the design phase of aerospace structures and components
CLO2 Critically evaluate the properties, performance and damage mechanisms of aerospace materials, proposing mitigation actions
CLO3 Analyse the impact of different materials on airworthiness of aircraft, considering economic, social and environmental contexts
CLO4 Investigate alternative and viable materials for use in modern aircraft considering global concerns about sustainability and recyclability
CLO5 Assess the potential of recent developments in aerospace materials to enhance aircraft performance
CLO6 Present detailed solutions and reports on aspects of aerospace materials to a professional audience
CLO7 Reflect on personal and team contributions in terms of technical knowledge, skills and communication to practical investigations and reports
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as pre-recorded lectures, tutorials, in-class tests, virtual experiments, laboratory experiments, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face-to-face, online, or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, andthrough links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Early Assessment, 20%, CLO1 and CLO2
Assessment 2: Assignment, 20%, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment 3: Lab report, 20%, CLO2, CLO6 and CLO7
Assessment 4: Test, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.