MAT1640   Introduction to Microstructure, Kinetics and Mechanical Properties of Materials   (20 credits)

Description

This module introduces basic ideas of kinetics and their respective roles in determining the microstructure of various materials. In kinetics, the module provides the definiation of rate laws and rate constants, discuss the principles of zeroth, first and second order reactions, and further study the effects of temperature on reaction rates. The module then shows the relationships between phase diagrams and microstructures for a wide range of materials (metals, ceramics and polymers). The influence of interfacial energies, deformation, deformation, annealing and recrystallisation are discussed. The module will also include further studies of mechanical properties to supplement MAT1630 focusing on Hookeian and non Hookeian elasticity; failure ¿ stress concentrations, dislocations, ductility, damage accumulation and creep; accidents and design against failure. Here, the aim is to present key mechanical properties that relate more specifically to aerospace applications.

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