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UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR)

UEME 2133

ENGINEERING MATERIALSDepartment of Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKCFES)

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General Information

Code : UEME 2133Title : Engineering MaterialsProgram : ME, CL, MHCredit Hour : 3 HoursPre-requisite : NoneMethod of Delivery : Lecture, Tutorial,

Practical

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Course Outcomes

1. Correlate the structures of a material with itsbehaviours and performance at different temperature

2. Evaluate the methods of assessing the materials’

mechanical behaviours

3. Outline the important criteria on materials processingfor applications

4. Select suitable metallic or non-metallic materials for

specific environment applications in terms ofcorrosion properties

5. Construct experiments , analyse and interpret data

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Teaching Staffs

Lecture

Dr. Lee Hwang Sheng (Unit Leader)Dr. Jun Hieng Kiat

TutorialDr. Lee Hwang Sheng (Tutorial 1-3)

Dr. Jun Hieng Kiat (Tutorial 4-6)

PracticalDr. Lee Hwang Sheng

Dr. Jun Hieng KiatMs. Ng Tan Ching

Ms. Chew Chee Sean

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Course Outlines

Topic Content Lecturer Topic 1:SecondaryMethods forProcessingMaterials

Diffusion. Concept of line and point defects, effect of grainboundaries and multiphase structures. Concept of workhardening. Recovery, recrystallization and grain growth.Solidification under equilibrium conditions. Principles of phasediagrams. Phase changes. Gibbs Phase Rule. Departure fromequilibrium. Iron carbon phase diagram.

Dr. Lee Hwang Sheng

Topic 2:

StructuralSteels, CastIron and Non-ferrous Alloys

Models of nucleation and effects of super-cooling on

microstructure.Effects of thermomechanical treatments on microstructure.Use of the iron-carbon diagram to explain hardening,tempering, normalising, stress relieving and surface treatmentin plain carbon steels. Relationship of microstructure tomechanical properties. Effects of alloying of steels on heattreatment response and final properties. Effects of non-equilibrium cooling on morphology and properties.Hardenability. Precipitation Hardening.Extension of iron-carbon diagram to cast irons. CastStructure. Stainless steel – effect of alloying on structure andcorrosion resistance. Cast and wrought aluminum alloys andtheir applications. Principles of heat treatment to increasestrength in aluminum alloys.

Dr. Lee Hwang Sheng

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Topic Content Lecturer

Topic 3:ManufacturingProcesses

Methods of metal forming and casting for metals and metal alloys.Introduction to powder technology.Joining techniques, limitations and comparison of joining methods.Fabrication of glasses and clay.Polymerization techniques, formation of polymer molecules byaddition and condensation reactions. Processing of thermoplasticsand thermosetting resins. Compounding of plastics and rubbersfor manufacture and service.Cements, Concrete, Aggregates: types and treatment.Properties of fresh concrete – the setting and hardening process.Principles of fiber-reinforced plastics, types of reinforcingtechniques, fiber-matrix interaction. Manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites.

Dr. Jun Hieng Kiat

Topic 4:ServicePerformance

Brittle and ductile fracture. Introduction to the concepts of fracturemechanics.Tensile strength characteristics: fatigue, creep, influence of stressconcentrations.Corrosion: electrochemical nature of corrosion – surface of films –relation to microscopic structure and the environment. Forms ofcorrosion. Methods of avoiding or minimizing corrosion.Degradation of polymeric materials.

Dr. Jun Hieng Kiat

Course Outlines

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References

Main References:

• Callister, W. D. & Rethwisch, D. G. (2014). Materials science and engineering: An introduction . (8th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

• Smith, W. F., & Hashemi, J. (2011). Foundations of materials science and engineering. (5 th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Additional References:

• Shackleford, J.F. (2014). Introduction to materials science for engineers .(5 th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall International.

• Askeland, D. R., & Phule, P. P. (2015). The science and engineering of materials . (6 th ed.). Stamford, USA: Cengage Learning.

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Practical Assignment Quizzes Mid-term Test Final Exam

Assessment

Coursework 40%

Midterm Test:

15 th July 2016 (Friday), 6-7pm

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Practical

Practical Activity

1 Topic : Annealing TestTask : To determine the hardness of carbon steel and alloysteel per annealing timeResources : carbon steel, alloy steel, furnace, Rockwellhardness tester, grinding machine, optical microscope

2 Topic : Fatigue TestTask : To determine the fatigue characteristics of twodifferent metals.Resources : metal specimen, rotary fatigue testingmachine

Practical starts in Week 2

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Laboratory In-charge Person

Senior Assistant Laboratory Manager:Puan Rosmawati binti Ariffin

Tutorial starts in Week 2

Tutorial

Senior Laboratory Assistant:Mr Saiful Anuar Bin Mohd Taib