Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2023-24
Course Leader
Lecturers
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- show how the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and diffusion govern the properties and microstructure evolution of materials (Lectures 1-8);
- employ these principles to extend understanding of materials processing techniques (heat treatment, casting, forging), and how they can be used to manipulate microstructure and properties for particular engineering applications (Lectures 9-16).
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- By the end of Lectures 1-8:
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change, explain the principles of phase transformations, and derive models for phase nucleation.
- Apply the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium in order to interpret phase diagrams.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- By the end of the Lectures 9-16:
- Explain the importance of composition, thermal history and deformation history in controlling the evolution of microstructure and properties during materials processing.
- Select an appropriate heat treatment schedule for particular metal alloys, in order to deliver the properties required for specific engineering applications.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion, and use this to derive and apply mathematical models for heat flow in materials processing.
- Describe and compare the attributes of alternative shaping processes (e.g. casting, forging), and the consequences for alloy selection and properties.
- Derive and apply mathematical models describing the deformation response of materials, including metal forming processes and temperature-dependent creep.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (8L, Prof Alexandre Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth.
- Theory of diffusion in solids.
- Oxidation and corrosion.
Materials processing (8L, Dr Graham McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13, 18, 19, GLU2; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,21,24-26,28; (4) Chap. 7,8,10,11,15.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels: TTT and CCT diagrams; practical heat treatment; analysis of heat flow; surface engineering (case hardening).
- Shaping processes for metals: casting; deformation processing (rolling, forging); annealing, recovery and recystallisation; grain size control; modelling of deformation processing.
- Polymer processing: crystallisation; injection moulding; fibre drawing.
- Processing materials to operatre at high temperatures: high temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps; achieving creep resistance.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
1. Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
2 - 3. Materials Thermodynamics
4 - 5. Materials Processing
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 30/05/2023 15:12
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2017-18
Lecturers
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Build on the Part IA Materials course to extend understanding of:
- (i) the fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic principles that govern the microstructure and properties of materials;
- (ii) the practical materials processing techniques that employ these principles to manipulate microstructure and properties for engineering applications;
- (iii) strategies for modelling the deformation and failure of materials.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand the importance of temperature, composition and deformation in controlling the evolution of material microstructure and properties.
- Understand the general principles in interpreting phase diagrams and the theory of phase transformations.
- Understand and describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion.
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Apply these thermodynamic and kinetic principles to practical materials processing (e.g. solidification and casting; precipitation in metals; crystallisation in polymers; doping of semiconductors).
- Understand and model the deformation response of a range of engineering materials, including temperature-dependent creep and metal forming processes.
- Understand and model the stress-state dependence of failure for a range of engineering materials.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (6L, Dr A.J. Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Theory of diffusion in solids
- Oxidation and corrosion
Materials processing (6L, Dr G.J. McShane)
(1) Chap. 18, 19, GLU2; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,24-26; (4) Chap. 7,10,11,15.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth; TTT and CCT diagrams.
- Casting of metals.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels.
- Diffusion analysis in materials processing.
- Polymer processing.
Deformation and failure of materials (4L, Dr G.J. McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 15,21,28; (4) Chap. 8.
- Modelling of deformation processing of metals.
- Annealing, recovery and grain size control in metals.
- High temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps.
- Plasticity and failure: failure envelopes for metals, concrete and fibre composites.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
- Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
- Materials Thermodynamics and Diffusion
- Materials Processing
- Deformation and Failure of Materials
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Part IB Courses for full references for this course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 03/10/2017 11:44
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2018-19
Lecturers
Dr G McShane and Prof M Sutcliffe
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Build on the Part IA Materials course to extend understanding of:
- (i) the fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic principles that govern the microstructure and properties of materials;
- (ii) the practical materials processing techniques that employ these principles to manipulate microstructure and properties for engineering applications;
- (iii) strategies for modelling the deformation and failure of materials.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand the importance of temperature, composition and deformation in controlling the evolution of material microstructure and properties.
- Understand the general principles in interpreting phase diagrams and the theory of phase transformations.
- Understand and describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion.
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Apply these thermodynamic and kinetic principles to practical materials processing (e.g. solidification and casting; precipitation in metals; crystallisation in polymers; doping of semiconductors).
- Understand and model the deformation response of a range of engineering materials, including temperature-dependent creep and metal forming processes.
- Understand and model the stress-state dependence of failure for a range of engineering materials.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (6L, Prof M.P.F. Sutcliffe)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Theory of diffusion in solids
- Oxidation and corrosion
Materials processing (6L, Dr G.J. McShane)
(1) Chap. 18, 19, GLU2; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,24-26; (4) Chap. 7,10,11,15.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth; TTT and CCT diagrams.
- Casting of metals.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels.
- Diffusion analysis in materials processing.
- Polymer processing.
Deformation and failure of materials (4L, Dr G.J. McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 15,21,28; (4) Chap. 8.
- Modelling of deformation processing of metals.
- Annealing, recovery and grain size control in metals.
- High temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps.
- Plasticity and failure: failure envelopes for metals, concrete and fibre composites.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
- Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
- Materials Thermodynamics and Diffusion
- Materials Processing
- Deformation and Failure of Materials
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Part IB Courses for full references for this course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 02/06/2018 15:41
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2020-21
Course Leader
Lecturer
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- show how the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and diffusion govern the properties and microstructure evolution of materials (Lectures 1-8);
- employ these principles to extend understanding of materials processing techniques (heat treatment, casting, forging), and how they can be used to manipulate microstructure and properties for particular engineering applications (Lectures 9-16).
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- By the end of Lectures 1-8:
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change, explain the principles of phase transformations, and derive models for phase nucleation.
- Apply the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium in order to interpret phase diagrams.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- By the end of the Lectures 9-16:
- Explain the importance of composition, thermal history and deformation history in controlling the evolution of microstructure and properties during materials processing.
- Select an appropriate heat treatment schedule for particular metal alloys, in order to deliver the properties required for specific engineering applications.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion, and use this to derive and apply mathematical models for heat flow in materials processing.
- Describe and compare the attributes of alternative shaping processes (e.g. casting, forging), and the consequences for alloy selection and properties.
- Derive and apply mathematical models describing the deformation response of materials, including metal forming processes and temperature-dependent creep.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (8L, Dr Alexandre Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth.
- Theory of diffusion in solids.
- Oxidation and corrosion.
Materials processing (8L, Dr Graham McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13, 18, 19, GLU2; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,21,24-26,28; (4) Chap. 7,8,10,11,15.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels: TTT and CCT diagrams; practical heat treatment; analysis of heat flow; surface engineering (case hardening).
- Shaping processes for metals: casting; deformation processing (rolling, forging); annealing, recovery and recystallisation; grain size control; modelling of deformation processing.
- Polymer processing: crystallisation; injection moulding; fibre drawing.
- Processing materials to operatre at high temperatures: high temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps; achieving creep resistance.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
1. Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
2 - 3. Materials Thermodynamics
4 - 5. Materials Processing
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 11/09/2020 20:11
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2022-23
Course Leader
Lecturers
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- show how the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and diffusion govern the properties and microstructure evolution of materials (Lectures 1-8);
- employ these principles to extend understanding of materials processing techniques (heat treatment, casting, forging), and how they can be used to manipulate microstructure and properties for particular engineering applications (Lectures 9-16).
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- By the end of Lectures 1-8:
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change, explain the principles of phase transformations, and derive models for phase nucleation.
- Apply the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium in order to interpret phase diagrams.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- By the end of the Lectures 9-16:
- Explain the importance of composition, thermal history and deformation history in controlling the evolution of microstructure and properties during materials processing.
- Select an appropriate heat treatment schedule for particular metal alloys, in order to deliver the properties required for specific engineering applications.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion, and use this to derive and apply mathematical models for heat flow in materials processing.
- Describe and compare the attributes of alternative shaping processes (e.g. casting, forging), and the consequences for alloy selection and properties.
- Derive and apply mathematical models describing the deformation response of materials, including metal forming processes and temperature-dependent creep.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (8L, Prof Alexandre Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth.
- Theory of diffusion in solids.
- Oxidation and corrosion.
Materials processing (8L, Dr Graham McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13, 18, 19, GLU2; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,21,24-26,28; (4) Chap. 7,8,10,11,15.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels: TTT and CCT diagrams; practical heat treatment; analysis of heat flow; surface engineering (case hardening).
- Shaping processes for metals: casting; deformation processing (rolling, forging); annealing, recovery and recystallisation; grain size control; modelling of deformation processing.
- Polymer processing: crystallisation; injection moulding; fibre drawing.
- Processing materials to operatre at high temperatures: high temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps; achieving creep resistance.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
1. Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
2 - 3. Materials Thermodynamics
4 - 5. Materials Processing
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 24/05/2022 15:20
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2025-26
Course Leader
Lecturers
Prof M Sutcliffe, Dr G McShane
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- show how the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and diffusion govern the properties and microstructure evolution of materials (Lectures 1-8);
- employ these principles to extend understanding of materials processing techniques (heat treatment, casting, forging), and how they can be used to manipulate microstructure and properties for particular engineering applications (Lectures 9-16).
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- By the end of Lectures 1-8:
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change, explain the principles of phase transformations, and derive models for phase nucleation.
- Apply the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium in order to interpret phase diagrams.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- By the end of the Lectures 9-16:
- Explain the importance of composition, thermal history and deformation history in controlling the evolution of microstructure and properties during materials processing.
- Select an appropriate heat treatment schedule for particular metal alloys, in order to deliver the properties required for specific engineering applications.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion, and use this to derive and apply mathematical models for heat flow in materials processing.
- Describe and compare the attributes of alternative shaping processes (e.g. casting, forging), and the consequences for alloy selection and properties.
- Derive and apply mathematical models describing the deformation response of materials, including metal forming processes and temperature-dependent creep.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (8L, Prof Michael Sutcliffe)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth.
- Theory of diffusion in solids.
- Oxidation and corrosion.
Materials processing (8L, Dr Graham McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13, 18, 19, GLU2; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,21,24-26,28; (4) Chap. 7,8,10,11,15.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels: TTT and CCT diagrams; practical heat treatment; analysis of heat flow; surface engineering (case hardening).
- Shaping processes for metals: casting; deformation processing (rolling, forging); annealing, recovery and recystallisation; grain size control; modelling of deformation processing.
- Polymer processing: crystallisation; injection moulding; fibre drawing.
- Processing materials to operatre at high temperatures: high temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps; achieving creep resistance.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
1. Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
2 - 3. Materials Thermodynamics
4 - 5. Materials Processing
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 25/09/2025 16:01
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2024-25
Course Leader
Lecturers
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- show how the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and diffusion govern the properties and microstructure evolution of materials (Lectures 1-8);
- employ these principles to extend understanding of materials processing techniques (heat treatment, casting, forging), and how they can be used to manipulate microstructure and properties for particular engineering applications (Lectures 9-16).
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- By the end of Lectures 1-8:
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change, explain the principles of phase transformations, and derive models for phase nucleation.
- Apply the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium in order to interpret phase diagrams.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- By the end of the Lectures 9-16:
- Explain the importance of composition, thermal history and deformation history in controlling the evolution of microstructure and properties during materials processing.
- Select an appropriate heat treatment schedule for particular metal alloys, in order to deliver the properties required for specific engineering applications.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion, and use this to derive and apply mathematical models for heat flow in materials processing.
- Describe and compare the attributes of alternative shaping processes (e.g. casting, forging), and the consequences for alloy selection and properties.
- Derive and apply mathematical models describing the deformation response of materials, including metal forming processes and temperature-dependent creep.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (8L, Prof Alexandre Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth.
- Theory of diffusion in solids.
- Oxidation and corrosion.
Materials processing (8L, Dr Graham McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13, 18, 19, GLU2; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,21,24-26,28; (4) Chap. 7,8,10,11,15.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels: TTT and CCT diagrams; practical heat treatment; analysis of heat flow; surface engineering (case hardening).
- Shaping processes for metals: casting; deformation processing (rolling, forging); annealing, recovery and recystallisation; grain size control; modelling of deformation processing.
- Polymer processing: crystallisation; injection moulding; fibre drawing.
- Processing materials to operatre at high temperatures: high temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps; achieving creep resistance.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
1. Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
2 - 3. Materials Thermodynamics
4 - 5. Materials Processing
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 30/07/2024 08:49
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2019-20
Course Leader
Lecturer
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Build on the Part IA Materials course to extend understanding of:
- (i) the fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic principles that govern the microstructure and properties of materials;
- (ii) the practical materials processing techniques that employ these principles to manipulate microstructure and properties for engineering applications;
- (iii) strategies for modelling the deformation and failure of materials.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand the importance of temperature, composition and deformation in controlling the evolution of material microstructure and properties.
- Understand the general principles in interpreting phase diagrams and the theory of phase transformations.
- Understand and describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion.
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Apply these thermodynamic and kinetic principles to practical materials processing (e.g. solidification and casting; precipitation in metals; crystallisation in polymers; doping of semiconductors).
- Understand and model the deformation response of a range of engineering materials, including temperature-dependent creep and metal forming processes.
- Understand and model the stress-state dependence of failure for a range of engineering materials.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (6L, Dr Alexandre Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Theory of diffusion in solids
- Oxidation and corrosion
Materials processing (6L, Dr G.J. McShane)
(1) Chap. 18, 19, GLU2; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,24-26; (4) Chap. 7,10,11,15.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth; TTT and CCT diagrams.
- Casting of metals.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels.
- Diffusion analysis in materials processing.
- Polymer processing.
Deformation and failure of materials (4L, Dr G.J. McShane)
(1) Chap. 6, 13; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 15,21,28; (4) Chap. 8.
- Modelling of deformation processing of metals.
- Annealing, recovery and grain size control in metals.
- High temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps.
- Plasticity and failure: failure envelopes for metals, concrete and fibre composites.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
- Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
- Materials Thermodynamics and Diffusion
- Materials Processing
- Deformation and Failure of Materials
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Part IB Courses for full references for this course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 04/07/2019 18:15
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P3: Materials, 2021-22
Course Leader
Lecturers
Dr A J Kabla, Dr H R Shercliff
Timing and Structure
Weeks 1-8 Michaelmas term. 16 lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- show how the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and diffusion govern the properties and microstructure evolution of materials (Lectures 1-8);
- employ these principles to extend understanding of materials processing techniques (heat treatment, casting, forging), and how they can be used to manipulate microstructure and properties for particular engineering applications (Lectures 9-16).
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- By the end of Lectures 1-8:
- Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to predict a range of material behaviour, including rubber elasticity, oxidation and corrosion.
- Describe the concept of the thermodynamic driving force for microstructural change, explain the principles of phase transformations, and derive models for phase nucleation.
- Apply the thermodynamic principles of phase equilibrium in order to interpret phase diagrams.
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and derive and apply mathematical models of one-dimensional diffusion.
- By the end of the Lectures 9-16:
- Explain the importance of composition, thermal history and deformation history in controlling the evolution of microstructure and properties during materials processing.
- Select an appropriate heat treatment schedule for particular metal alloys, in order to deliver the properties required for specific engineering applications.
- Understand the analogy between mass diffusion and thermal diffusion, and use this to derive and apply mathematical models for heat flow in materials processing.
- Describe and compare the attributes of alternative shaping processes (e.g. casting, forging), and the consequences for alloy selection and properties.
- Derive and apply mathematical models describing the deformation response of materials, including metal forming processes and temperature-dependent creep.
Content
Materials thermodynamics and diffusion (8L, Dr Alexandre Kabla)
(1) Chap. 17, GLU2; (2) Chap. 21,24-27; (3) Chap. 3-7; (4) Chap. 5,9,17 (5) Chap. 6, (6) Chap. 7, sections 7.4 and 7.5
- Role of entropy: entropic interpretation of the ideal gas law; polymer elasticity.
- Phases and phase diagrams (teach yourself).
- Free energy: thermodynamic basis of phase equilibrium; osmosis.
- Phase transformations: thermodynamic and kinetic principles; theory of nucleation and growth.
- Theory of diffusion in solids.
- Oxidation and corrosion.
Materials processing (8L, Dr Graham McShane - recorded sessions; Dr Hugh Shercliff - live sessions)
(1) Chap. 6, 13, 18, 19, GLU2; (2) Chap. 20,22,23; (3) Chap. 8-13,15,16,21,24-26,28; (4) Chap. 7,8,10,11,15.
- Heat treatment of aluminium alloys and steels: TTT and CCT diagrams; practical heat treatment; analysis of heat flow; surface engineering (case hardening).
- Shaping processes for metals: casting; deformation processing (rolling, forging); annealing, recovery and recystallisation; grain size control; modelling of deformation processing.
- Polymer processing: crystallisation; injection moulding; fibre drawing.
- Processing materials to operatre at high temperatures: high temperature deformation and creep in metals; deformation mechanism maps; achieving creep resistance.
REFERENCES
(1) ASHBY, M., SHERCLIFF, H. & CEBON, D. MATERIALS: ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, PROCESSING AND DESIGN
(2) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 1
(3) ASHBY, M.F. & JONES, D.R.H. ENGINEERING MATERIALS 2
(4) CALLISTER, W.D. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: AN INTRODUCTION
(5) JONES, R.A.L. SOFT CONDENSED MATTER
(6) TABOR, D. GASES, LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
Examples papers
1. Teach Yourself Phase Diagrams (issued before the start of term)
2 - 3. Materials Thermodynamics
4 - 5. Materials Processing
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P7
Awareness of quality issues.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 06/09/2021 12:01
Engineering Tripos Part IB, 2P1: Mechanics, 2024-25
Course Leader
Lecturer
Lecturer
Timing and Structure
16 Lectures, 2 lectures/week
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Show how the concepts of kinematics are applied to rigid bodies.
- Explain how Newton's laws of motion and the equations of energy and momentum are applied to rigid bodies.
- Develop an appreciation of the function, design and schematic representation of mechanical systems.
- Develop skills in modelling and analysis of mechanical systems, including graphical, algebraic and vector methods.
- Show how to model complex mechanics problems with constraints and multiple degrees of freedom.
- Develop skills for analyzing these complex mechanical systems, including stability, vibrations and numerical integration.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Specify the position, velocity and acceleration of a rigid body using > graphical, algebraic and vector methods.
- Understand the concepts of relative velocity, relative acceleration and instantaneous centres of rigid bodies.
- Apply Newton's laws and d'Alembert's principle to determine the acceleration of a rigid body subject to applied forces and couples, including impact in planar motion.
- Determine the forces and stresses in a rigid body caused by its motion.
- Apply Lagrange's equation to the motion of particles and rigid bodies under the action of conservative forces
- Identification of equilibrium points, and linearization around equilibrium points
- Linearization around equilibrium points to extract stability information, vibrational frequencies and growth rates.
- Use of the "Effective potential'' when J_z is conserved.
- Understand chaotic motion as observed in simple non-linear dynamics systems
- Understand simple gyroscopic motion.
Content
Introduction and Terminology
Kinematics
- Differentiation of vectors (4: pp 490-492)
- Motion of a rigid body in space (3: ch 20)
- Velocity and acceleration images (1: p 124)
- Acceleration of a particle moving relative to a body in motion (2: pp 386-389)
Rigid Body Dynamics
- D'Alembert force and torque for a rigid body in plane motion (4: pp 787-788)
- Inertia forces in plane mechanisms (1: pp 200-206)
- Method of virtual power (4: pp 429-432)
- Inertia stress and bending (1) Ch 5
Lagrange's Equation
- Introduction to Lagrange's Equation (without derivation)
- Concept of conservative forces
- Application to the motion of particles and rigid bodies under the action of conservative forces
Non-linear dynamics
- Solution of equations of motion for a double pendulum
- Illustration of motion on a phase plane
- Concept of chaos and the sensitivity to initial conditions
Gyroscopic Effect
- Introduction to gyroscopic motion (2: pp 564-571)
REFERENCES
(1) BEER, F.P. & JOHNSTON, E.R. VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS: STATICS AND DYNAMICS
(2) HIBBELER, R.C. ENGINEERING MECHANICS – DYNAMICS (SI UNITS)
(3) MERIAM, J.L. & KRAIGE, L.G. ENGINEERING MECHANICS. VOL.2: DYNAMICS
(4) PRENTIS, J.M. ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA3
Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US2
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
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