Course Title: Apply materials selection analysis techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: PROC5281C
Course Title: Apply materials selection analysis techniques
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6186 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Course Contact: Amita Iyer
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 120
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
MEM30007 Select common engineering materials
MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Course Description
This unit defines the skills and knowledge required for applying basic formal material selection procedures for engineering and manufacturing applications involving common engineering materials, including metals, polymers, composites and ceramics. Selection is undertaken within design requirements and guidelines and includes working within limits and critical constraints for material selection. The unit builds on the introductory materials skill and knowledge provided in MEM30007 Select common engineering materials and provides a basis for more in-depth technical and para-professional study of the properties and application of each material family in engineering and manufacturing.
The unit applies to engineering and manufacturing applications, including mass production, batch production, jobbing and prototyping.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM48030 Apply materials selection analysis techniques |
Element: |
1. Apply materials science principles to manufacturing or engineering materials selection requirement |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify required materials from design or material selection brief 1.2 Identify required material functions, required material processing and commercial and environmental parameters 1.3 Search databases and reference materials for relevant data 1.4 Prepare list of constraints and objectives for required materials selection 1.5 Identify any requirement for expert technical or professional assistance |
Element: |
2. Examine constraints |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify material property constraints 2.2 Identify commercial and environmental constraints 2.3 Eliminate materials that cannot meet constraints 2.4 Identify and rank least constrained materials |
Element: |
3. Select materials for manufacturing or engineering requirement |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review material selection objectives against list of least constrained materials 3.2 Select potential materials and arrange appropriate tests to confirm suitability 3.3 Review test results and use the information in the selection process 3.4 Select materials and provide alternatives based on review and testing 3.5 Produce materials selection report including traceability records for material selection process, recommendations, and supporting data |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities:
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency .
| 1 | Apply materials science principles to manufacturing or engineering materials selection requirement by identifying required materials from design or material selection brief, identifying required material functions, required material, searching processing and commercial and environmental parameters, preparing list of constraints and objectives for required materials selection and identifying any requirement for expert technical or professional assistance. |
| 2 | Examine constraints by identifying material property constraints, identifying material property constraints, eliminating materials that cannot meet constraints and identifying and rank least constrained materials |
| 3 | Select materials for manufacturing or engineering requirement by reviewing material selection objectives against list of least constrained materials, selecting potential materials and arrange appropriate tests to confirm suitability, reviewing test results and use the information in the selection process, selecting materials and provide alternatives based on review and testing and produce materials selection report including traceability records for material selection process, recommendations, and supporting data. |
Students are required to attend the following Hands-on Learning Activities to successfully complete their course:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Lab Practicals
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule (subject to minor changes) for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topic Delivered |
Assessments (are shown in weeks they are due) |
| 1 | Introduction to Course. Principles and Selection procedures of materials - overview. Systems of measurement, calibration and traceability. | |
| 2 | Testing authorities, Materials Testing Standards. | |
| 3 | Properties and selection of applications of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers. | |
| 4 | Properties and applications of plastic materials. Polymerisation. |
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| 5 | Composite Materials, design and selection. | |
| 6 | Composite Materials, design and selection. | Assessment Task 1: Test |
| 7 | Ceramic Materials, properties and applications |
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| 8 | Non-destructive testing of engineering materials - Failure Mechanisms | |
| 9 | Laboratory Practical 1 |
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| 10 | Non Destructive Testing - Failure mechanisms of engineering materials. | |
| 11 | Defects in Materials - Non-destructive testing of engineering materials. | |
| 12 | "Defectology" - Welding, casting and forging defects and their determination. |
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| 13 | Materials Selection - Welding, casting and forging defects and their determination. | Assessment Task 2: Practical Laboratory |
| 14 | Laboratory Practical 2 | |
| 15 | Selecting materials for engineering applications. Testing standards, codes and regulations. | |
| 16 | Selecting materials for engineering applications - further case studies | Assessment Task 3: Practical Laboratory |
| 17 | Revision | Assessment Task 4: Final Examination |
| 18 | Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Subject to minor changes.
Assessment 1: Unit test (knowledge Questions) - Week 6
Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical 1– Week 9
Assessment 3: Laboratory Practical 2– Week 14
Assessment 4: Final Exam (Knowledge Questions) - 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
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Practical Lab | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Practical Lab | 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 |
Other Information
Students are expected to spend ten (10) hours each week to complete this unit (readings, reflective journals, formulae calculations and weekly tasks, etc.), which includes classroom time (five 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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