Course Title: Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: AERO5822C

Course Title: Select and test aeronautical engineering materials

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6131 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

For Semester 2, 2023 only.

 

Dr. Bill Chau

Email: bill.chau@rmit.edu.au

Tel: +61-03-99254070

Nominal Hours: 80

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit covers selecting appropriate materials and materials and  components tests for aeronautical engineering applications.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEA350A Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
Element:	1. Identify classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests relevant to aeronautical engineering
Performance Criteria:	1.1. Classes of materials are identified, based on properties , required for particular aeronautical engineering applications 1.2. Relate material properties are related to common production and construction methods and processes 1.3. Common characteristics, faults or flaws in materials and components or product are identified in particular engineering applications 1.4. Test methods for materials and components or product are identified in particular engineering applications 1.5. Specific industrial test standards/codes, calibration requirements, regulations and authorities related to selection of materials and products are identified for particular engineering applications 1.6. The role of Australia's national measurement system is investigated
Element:	2. Identify and use sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment, including manufacturers' catalogues and websites
Performance Criteria:	2.1. Appropriate sources of information on materials are identified and used 2.2. Appropriate sources of information on methods of testing of properties of materials are identified and used to ensure suitability for a particular application 2.3. Appropriate sources of information on materials, materials tests, test calibration, test certificates, regulations, standards, standards councils /societies /authorities /regulatory bodies are identified and used 2.4.The use of standards and codes are investigated and reported on 2.5. Appropriate sources of information on MSDS are identified and used
Element:	3. Specify and implement materials for particular aeronautical engineering applications.
Performance Criteria:	3.1. Materials for particular applications are specified and implemented
Element:	4. Specify and implement methods used to test or obtain the properties of engineering materials
Performance Criteria:	4.1. Tests of materials  are specified and implemented to ensure quality, safety or suitability for a range of applications 4.2.Traceability  of measurement standard is ensured 4.3. Test sheets/certificates for appropriate materials are obtained for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations 4.4. Appropriate MSDS are obtained for applications in accordance with organisational procedures and/or codes and regulations
Element:	5. Report on and record materials design data and methods and results of materials tests
Performance Criteria:	5.1. Materials selections are reported and recorded against design functional requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations, including environmental impact and sustainability assessment. 5.2. Materials tests and test sheets/certificates are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations 5.3.Appropriate calibration and traceability are ensured 5.4. Appropriate MSDS are reported and recorded for applications in accordance with organisational procedures, codes and regulations

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements

Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities:

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Classroom Group Brainstorming activities
• Project Work

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEA707 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule (subject to minor changes) for this competency is detailed below:

 

Week	Topic Delivered	Elements/Performance Criteria
1	Introduction to AERO5822C Select and Test Aeronautical Engineering Materials	1.1, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3
2	Materials Testing	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
3	Properties and Applications of Polymers	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
4	Properties and Applications of Plastic Materials Assessment 1 – Unit Test	1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3
5	Composite Materials	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2
6	Composite Materials – Design and Selection	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
7	Ceramic Engineering	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
8	Failure Mechanisms	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
9	Assessment 2 – Laboratory Practical: Composite Materials	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
10	Non-Destructive Testing	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
11	Defects in Materials Assessment 2 Due	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
12	Defectology	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
13	Materials Selection	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
14	Selecting Materials	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1
15	Selecting Materials – Case Studies	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
16	Revision	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
17	Assessment 3 - Final Test	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
18	Student feedback	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 24 hours outside the class time.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

The Science and Engineering of Materials, Askeland, Fulay & Wright, Cenage	978-0495668022
Materials Science and Engineering W Callister, Wiley	978-1-118-32457-8

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

 

Unit of competency details:

MEA707 – Select and test aeronautical engineering materials (Release 1)

 

Downloadable at:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/MEA707

Select and test aeronautical engineering materials (Release 1)

Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

 

Assessment 1: Unit test

Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical Report

Assessment 3: Final Test

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered	Unit Test	Laboratory Practical Report	Final Test
1.1	X	X	X
1.2	X	X	X
1.3	X	X	X
1.4	X		X
1.5	X		X
1.6	X		X
2.1	X	X	X
2.2	X		X
2.3	X	X	X
2.4	X		X
2.5	X	X	X
3.1		X
4.1		X	X
4.2	X	X	X
4.3		X
4.4	X	X
5.1		X	X
5.2		X	X
5.3	X	X
5.4	X	X

Assessment Tasks

Subject to minor changes.

Assessment 1: Unit Test

Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical – Week 9

Assessment 3: Final Test – Week 17  

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent

 

Note:

Must attempt and achieve satisfactory (pass) in ALL assessments to gain satisfactory (pass) in this course.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA350A Elements & Performance Criteria

MEA350A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.1

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

Unit Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Laboratory Practical

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Final Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA1.1

EA1.2

EA1.3

EA1.4

EA1.5

EA1.6

EA2.1

EA2.2

EA2.3

EA2.4

EA3.1

EA3.2

EA3.3

EA3.4

EA3.5

EA3.6

Unit Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Laboratory Practical

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Final Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All assessments MEA707

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

1

3

2

3

3

3

2

 

0 (Blank)	Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1	Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third of the Element
2	Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds of the Element
3	Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Students are expected to spend six (6) hours each week to complete this unit (readings, reflective journals, formulae calculations and weekly tasks, etc.), which includes classroom time (three hours per week on timetable) as well as preparation for the sessions and completing assessments.  Timetable, class schedule and assessments are subject to minor changes.  Follow all the prescribed instructions fully (e.g. file type, file name, deadline, submission spot, etc.) to handle and submit assessments.   

 

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

•  Relevant
•  Current

•    Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

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

 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 

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:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm (unresolved)  to find more information about special consideration

 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity  to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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