Engineering Tripos Part IIA, 3C1: Materials Processing & Design, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr H Shercliff, Dr C Barlow and Dr G McShane
Lab Leader
Dr J Durrell
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 16 lectures.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Provide an understanding of materials processing technology for the manufacture of products.
- Consider the integrated nature of design, material and processing in the manufacture of products.
- Illustrate the processing factors that influence selection in design.
- Relate processing to microstructure evolution and product failure.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Have a broad appreciation of the different materials processing methods used for metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Understand the main interactions between process and material in design and process selection, for each of the main classes of material.
- Understand the factors which control the microstructure of shaped castings, and their consequences for final properties and design for casting.
- Know the main classes of polymers and composites, and understand the processing and design considerations in selecting these for a given component.
- Know the main deformation processes for wrought alloys, and be able to conduct simple upper bound analysis of plastic deformation.
- Know the microstructural characteristics of wrought alloys, and the reasons for alloying and heat treatment, with examples from Al alloys and steels.
- Understand hardenability of steels, using CCT diagrams to select steels and heat treatments for a given component specification.
- Understand the processes and issues in the manufacture of powder metallurgy and ceramic products.
- Understand the importance of surface treatments and joining technologies, and know the main factors to consider in process selection.
- Appreciate the current potential and limitations of additive manufacturing methods.
- Be able to apply their knowledge of materials processing, microstructure evolution, and the mechanisms of material degradation to analyse and predict failures and to improve product design.
Content
Introduction (1L, Dr H Shercliff)
- Classification of manufacturing processes.
- Coupled problems in design and manufacturing: the interaction between material, process and design parameters.
Metal Casting (2L, Dr HR Shercliff)
- Ingot and shaped casting technology.
- Revision of phase diagrams and transformations applied to solidification: segregation, constitutional supercooling, casting alloys and microstructures.
- Casting defects and design of shaped castings.
Deformation Processing of Wrought Alloys, Heat treatment (2L, Dr H Shercliff; 2L Dr G McShane)
- Revision of phase transformations and TTT diagrams.
- CCT diagrams and hardenability for steels.
- Wrought alloy processing and microstructure evolution.
- Simple modelling of plastic forming processes (upper bound method).
- Application of plasticity analysis to rolling, forging, extrusion, machining of metals; case studies.
Powder Processing, Processing of Polymers and Composites (3L, Dr CY Barlow)
- Sintering, HIPing and other processing technologies for powder metals and ceramics.
- Polymer and composite processing technology.
- Design, material and process selection for polymers and composites.
Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding (2L, Dr HR Shercliff)
- Surface engineering processes and their applications.
- Welding technology (fusion, friction, laser, ultrasonic), and other joining processes (mechanical, adhesives).
- Additive manufacturing (AM) methods and their current potential.
- Selection of surface engineering, joining and AM processes in design.
Design against Failure (4L, Dr CY Barlow)
- Processing as the origin of defects and failures (microstructure, damage, residual stress).
- Environmental factors in failure of materials.
- Analysis and case studies of failures.
Further notes
This module also runs in the MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TRIPOS PART IIA - Module 3P1: Materials into Products.
Supervisions will be by a combination of conventional groups and larger examples classes.
Examples papers
0. Revision (Phase Diagrams etc)
1. Metal Casting, Heat Treatment of Steels, Microstructure in Wrought Alloy Processing
2. Modelling of Wrought Alloy Processing
3. Powder Processing, Polymers, Polymer Composites, Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding, Design against Failure
Coursework
Laboratory: Jominy end-quench test for hardenability
Learning objectives:
- To understand and conduct a Jominy end quench for steels, measuring and comparing hardness profiles for plain carbon and alloy steels
- To correlate microstructure along the sample with the hardness profiles
- to be able to interpret CCT diagrams for the same steels, and assess their accuracy against experimental data
Practical information:
- Sessions will take place in the Materials Lab, during weeks 1-6.
- Students are expected to read the handout in advance of their booked session.
- Practical activity covers a single Jominy end-quench, hardness traverses on two samples (one per pair, pooling the data), observation of microstructures on the two steel samples
Full Technical Report: Weldability of steels, and correlation with hardenability
Students will have the option to submit a Full Technical Report.
A separate document is issued containing:
- 3 point bend test data for welded and unwelded samples of 3 steels
- images of the failed 3 point bend samples
- micrographs from the weld regions in all three steels, with selected hardness data
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Part IIA Courses for references for this module.
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.
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.
D2
Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.
D3
Identify and manage cost drivers.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S3
Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
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.
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
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.
Last modified: 06/11/2018 10:37
Engineering Tripos Part IIA, 3C1: Materials Processing & Design, 2023-24
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr H Shercliff, Dr C Barlow, Dr G McShane, Dr M Seita
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 16 lectures.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Provide an understanding of materials processing technology for the manufacture of products.
- Consider the integrated nature of design, material and processing in the manufacture of products.
- Illustrate the processing factors that influence selection in design.
- Relate processing to microstructure evolution and product failure.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Have a broad appreciation of the different materials processing methods used for metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Understand the main interactions between process and material in design and process selection, for each of the main classes of material.
- Understand the factors which control the microstructure of shaped castings, and their consequences for final properties and design for casting.
- Know the main classes of polymers and composites, and understand the processing and design considerations in selecting these for a given component.
- Know the main deformation processes for wrought alloys, and be able to conduct simple upper bound analysis of plastic deformation.
- Know the microstructural characteristics of wrought alloys, and the reasons for alloying and heat treatment, with examples from Al alloys and steels.
- Understand hardenability of steels, using CCT diagrams to select steels and heat treatments for a given component specification.
- Understand the processes and issues in the manufacture of powder metallurgy and ceramic products.
- Understand the importance of surface treatments and joining technologies, and know the main factors to consider in process selection.
- Appreciate the current potential and limitations of additive manufacturing methods.
- Be able to apply their knowledge of materials processing, microstructure evolution, and the mechanisms of material degradation to analyse and predict failures and to improve product design.
Content
Introduction (1L, Dr H Shercliff)
- Classification of manufacturing processes.
- Coupled problems in design and manufacturing: the interaction between material, process and design parameters.
Metal Casting (2L, Dr HR Shercliff)
- Ingot and shaped casting technology.
- Revision of phase diagrams and transformations applied to solidification: segregation, constitutional supercooling, casting alloys and microstructures.
- Casting defects and design of shaped castings.
Deformation Processing of Wrought Alloys, Heat treatment (2L, Dr H Shercliff; 2L, Dr G McShane)
- Revision of phase transformations and TTT diagrams.
- CCT diagrams and hardenability for steels.
- Wrought alloy processing and microstructure evolution.
- Simple modelling of plastic forming processes (upper bound method).
- Application of plasticity analysis to rolling, forging, extrusion, machining of metals; case studies.
Powder Processing, Processing of Polymers and Composites (3L, Dr CY Barlow)
- Sintering, HIPing and other processing technologies for powder metals and ceramics.
- Polymer and composite processing technology.
- Design, material and process selection for polymers and composites.
Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding (2L, Dr HR Shercliff; 1L, Dr M Seita)
- Surface engineering processes and their applications.
- Welding technology (fusion, friction, laser, ultrasonic), and other joining processes (mechanical, adhesives).
- Selection of surface engineering and joining processes in design.
- Additive manufacturing (AM) methods and their current potential.
Design against Failure (4L, Dr CY Barlow)
- Processing as the origin of defects and failures (microstructure, damage, residual stress).
- Environmental factors in failure of materials.
- Analysis and case studies of failures.
Further notes
This module also runs in the MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TRIPOS PART IIA - Module 3P1: Materials into Products.
Supervisions will be by a combination of conventional groups and larger examples classes.
Examples papers
0. Revision (Phase Diagrams etc)
1. Metal Casting, Heat Treatment of Steels, Microstructure in Wrought Alloy Processing
2. Modelling of Wrought Alloy Processing
3. Powder Processing, Polymers, Polymer Composites, Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding, Design against Failure
Coursework
Laboratory: Jominy end-quench test for hardenability
Learning objectives:
- To understand and conduct a Jominy end quench for steels, measuring and comparing hardness profiles for plain carbon and alloy steels
- To correlate microstructure along the sample with the hardness profiles
- to be able to interpret CCT diagrams for the same steels, and assess their accuracy against experimental data
Practical information:
- Sessions will take place in the Materials Lab, during weeks 2-6.
- Students are expected to read the handout in advance of their booked session.
- Practical activity covers a single Jominy end-quench, hardness traverses on two samples (one per pair, pooling the data), observation of microstructures on the two steel samples
Full Technical Report: Weldability of steels, and correlation with hardenability
Students will have the option to submit a Full Technical Report.
A separate document is issued containing:
- 3 point bend test data for welded and unwelded samples of 3 steels
- images of the failed 3 point bend samples
- micrographs from the weld regions in all three steels, with selected hardness data
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIA 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.
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.
D2
Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.
D3
Identify and manage cost drivers.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S3
Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
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.
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
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.
Last modified: 20/07/2023 14:05
Engineering Tripos Part IIA, 3C1: Materials Processing & Design, 2020-21
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr H Shercliff, Dr C Barlow and Dr J Durrell
Lab Leader
Dr J Durrell
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 16 lectures.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Provide an understanding of materials processing technology for the manufacture of products.
- Consider the integrated nature of design, material and processing in the manufacture of products.
- Illustrate the processing factors that influence selection in design.
- Relate processing to microstructure evolution and product failure.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Have a broad appreciation of the different materials processing methods used for metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Understand the main interactions between process and material in design and process selection, for each of the main classes of material.
- Understand the factors which control the microstructure of shaped castings, and their consequences for final properties and design for casting.
- Know the main classes of polymers and composites, and understand the processing and design considerations in selecting these for a given component.
- Know the main deformation processes for wrought alloys, and be able to conduct simple upper bound analysis of plastic deformation.
- Know the microstructural characteristics of wrought alloys, and the reasons for alloying and heat treatment, with examples from Al alloys and steels.
- Understand hardenability of steels, using CCT diagrams to select steels and heat treatments for a given component specification.
- Understand the processes and issues in the manufacture of powder metallurgy and ceramic products.
- Understand the importance of surface treatments and joining technologies, and know the main factors to consider in process selection.
- Appreciate the current potential and limitations of additive manufacturing methods.
- Be able to apply their knowledge of materials processing, microstructure evolution, and the mechanisms of material degradation to analyse and predict failures and to improve product design.
Content
Introduction (1L, Dr H Shercliff)
- Classification of manufacturing processes.
- Coupled problems in design and manufacturing: the interaction between material, process and design parameters.
Metal Casting (2L, Dr HR Shercliff)
- Ingot and shaped casting technology.
- Revision of phase diagrams and transformations applied to solidification: segregation, constitutional supercooling, casting alloys and microstructures.
- Casting defects and design of shaped castings.
Deformation Processing of Wrought Alloys, Heat treatment (1L, Dr J Durrell; 3L, Dr H Shercliff)
- Revision of phase transformations and TTT diagrams.
- CCT diagrams and hardenability for steels.
- Wrought alloy processing and microstructure evolution.
- Simple modelling of plastic forming processes (upper bound method).
- Application of plasticity analysis to rolling, forging, extrusion, machining of metals; case studies.
Powder Processing, Processing of Polymers and Composites (3L, Dr CY Barlow)
- Sintering, HIPing and other processing technologies for powder metals and ceramics.
- Polymer and composite processing technology.
- Design, material and process selection for polymers and composites.
Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding (2L, Dr HR Shercliff)
- Surface engineering processes and their applications.
- Welding technology (fusion, friction, laser, ultrasonic), and other joining processes (mechanical, adhesives).
- Selection of surface engineering and joining processes in design.
- Additive manufacturing (AM) methods and their current potential.
Design against Failure (4L, Dr CY Barlow)
- Processing as the origin of defects and failures (microstructure, damage, residual stress).
- Environmental factors in failure of materials.
- Analysis and case studies of failures.
Further notes
This module also runs in the MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TRIPOS PART IIA - Module 3P1: Materials into Products.
Supervisions will be by a combination of conventional groups and larger examples classes.
Examples papers
0. Revision (Phase Diagrams etc)
1. Metal Casting, Heat Treatment of Steels, Microstructure in Wrought Alloy Processing
2. Modelling of Wrought Alloy Processing
3. Powder Processing, Polymers, Polymer Composites, Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding, Design against Failure
Coursework
Laboratory: Jominy end-quench test for hardenability
Learning objectives:
- To understand and conduct a Jominy end quench for steels, measuring and comparing hardness profiles for plain carbon and alloy steels
- To correlate microstructure along the sample with the hardness profiles
- to be able to interpret CCT diagrams for the same steels, and assess their accuracy against experimental data
Practical information:
- Sessions will take place in the Materials Lab, during weeks 1-6.
- Students are expected to read the handout in advance of their booked session.
- Practical activity covers a single Jominy end-quench, hardness traverses on two samples (one per pair, pooling the data), observation of microstructures on the two steel samples
Full Technical Report: Weldability of steels, and correlation with hardenability
Students will have the option to submit a Full Technical Report.
A separate document is issued containing:
- 3 point bend test data for welded and unwelded samples of 3 steels
- images of the failed 3 point bend samples
- micrographs from the weld regions in all three steels, with selected hardness data
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIA 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.
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.
D2
Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.
D3
Identify and manage cost drivers.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S3
Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
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.
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
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.
Last modified: 28/08/2020 10:58
Engineering Tripos Part IIA, 3C1: Materials Processing & Design, 2025-26
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr M Seita, Dr C Barlow
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 16 lectures.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- Provide an understanding of materials processing technology for the manufacture of products.
- Consider the integrated nature of design, material and processing in the manufacture of products.
- Illustrate the processing factors that influence selection in design.
- Relate processing to microstructure evolution and product failure.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- Have a broad appreciation of the different materials processing methods used for metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Understand the main interactions between process and material in design and process selection, for each of the main classes of material.
- Understand the factors which control the microstructure of shaped castings, and their consequences for final properties and design for casting.
- Know the main classes of polymers and composites, and understand the processing and design considerations in selecting these for a given component.
- Know the main deformation processes for wrought alloys, and be able to conduct simple upper bound analysis of plastic deformation.
- Know the microstructural characteristics of wrought alloys, and the reasons for alloying and heat treatment, with examples from Al alloys and steels.
- Understand hardenability of steels, using CCT diagrams to select steels and heat treatments for a given component specification.
- Understand the processes and issues in the manufacture of powder metallurgy and ceramic products.
- Understand the importance of surface treatments and joining technologies, and know the main factors to consider in process selection.
- Appreciate the current potential and limitations of additive manufacturing methods.
- Be able to apply their knowledge of materials processing, microstructure evolution, and the mechanisms of material degradation to analyse and predict failures and to improve product design.
Content
Introduction (1L, Dr M Seita)
- Classification of manufacturing processes.
- Coupled problems in design and manufacturing: the interaction between material, process and design parameters.
Metal Casting (2L, Dr M Seita)
- Ingot and shaped casting technology.
- Revision of phase diagrams and transformations applied to solidification: segregation, constitutional supercooling, casting alloys and microstructures.
- Casting defects and design of shaped castings.
Deformation Processing of Wrought Alloys, Heat treatment (2L, Dr M Seita; 2L, Dr G McShane)
- Revision of phase transformations and TTT diagrams.
- CCT diagrams and hardenability for steels.
- Wrought alloy processing and microstructure evolution.
- Simple modelling of plastic forming processes (upper bound method).
- Application of plasticity analysis to rolling, forging, extrusion, machining of metals; case studies.
Powder Processing, Processing of Polymers and Composites (3L, Dr C Barlow)
- Sintering, HIPing and other processing technologies for powder metals and ceramics.
- Polymer and composite processing technology.
- Design, material and process selection for polymers and composites.
Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding (3L, Dr M Seita)
- Surface engineering processes and their applications.
- Welding technology (fusion, friction, laser, ultrasonic), and other joining processes (mechanical, adhesives).
- Selection of surface engineering and joining processes in design.
- Additive manufacturing (AM) methods and their current potential.
Design against Failure (3L, Dr C Barlow)
- Processing as the origin of defects and failures (microstructure, damage, residual stress).
- Environmental factors in failure of materials.
- Analysis and case studies of failures.
Further notes
This module also runs in the MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TRIPOS PART IIA - Module 3P1: Materials into Products.
Supervisions will be by a combination of conventional groups and larger examples classes.
Examples papers
0. Revision (Phase Diagrams etc)
1. Metal Casting, Heat Treatment of Steels, Microstructure in Wrought Alloy Processing
2. Modelling of Wrought Alloy Processing
3. Powder Processing, Polymers, Polymer Composites, Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Joining and Welding, Design against Failure
Coursework
Laboratory: Jominy end-quench test for hardenability
Learning objectives:
- To understand and conduct a Jominy end quench for steels, measuring and comparing hardness profiles for plain carbon and alloy steels
- To correlate microstructure along the sample with the hardness profiles
- to be able to interpret CCT diagrams for the same steels, and assess their accuracy against experimental data
Practical information:
- Sessions will take place in the Materials Lab, during weeks 2-6.
- Students are expected to read the handout in advance of their booked session.
- Practical activity covers a single Jominy end-quench, hardness traverses on two samples (one per pair, pooling the data), observation of microstructures on the two steel samples
Full Technical Report: Weldability of steels, and correlation with hardenability
Students will have the option to submit a Full Technical Report.
A separate document is issued containing:
- 3 point bend test data for welded and unwelded samples of 3 steels
- images of the failed 3 point bend samples
- micrographs from the weld regions in all three steels, with selected hardness data
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIA 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.
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.
D2
Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aesthetics.
D3
Identify and manage cost drivers.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
S3
Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development.
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.
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
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.
Last modified: 28/09/2025 10:46
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, 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, 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, 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, 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.
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