AER208   Aerospace Materials   (15 credits)

Description

This module extends the student understanding of materials selection, manufacture and properties. There is a focus on the use of metallic and composite materials in aerospace applications, with the course looking at manufacturing processes applications and also mechanical properties and failure processes that students need to be aware of if these materials are to be successfully applied. Students will study: Light alloys and polymer matrix composites for fuselage applications Nickel Superalloys and ceramic matrix composites for engine applications Fracture and fatigue processes in metallic structures An overview of how compost failure differs to metallic materials.

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