Materials Selection (MECH4301)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
3 Tutorial hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Prerequisite
ENGG1020 or MATE1000 or PHYS1002
Assessment methods
Examination, tutorials, project report
Course enquiries
Assoc. Prof. Carlos H. Caceres (c.caceres@minmet.uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Principles & practice of materials selection in mechanical design. Influence of shape on selection. Economic aspects. Use of data sources. Material indices. Generation & use of material selection charts. Selection of fabrication method. Concurrent and compound objectives. Selection of materials for a practical application (project).
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |