BEng (Hons) Materials Engineering
Course Modules
6068ENG Computer Aided Product Design
6004ENG Finite Element Analysis
6005ENG Materials & Structural Integrity
6070ENG Manufacturing Systems & Automation
Faculty of Technology and Environment
School of Engineering
Introduction to the course
Your Programme Leader for this course is Dr Keith Metcalfe. For further information please email k.r.metcalfe@ljmu.ac.uk
6068ENG - Computer Aided Product Design
Mr Andy Pettit
Senior Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: j.a.pettit@livjm.ac.uk
It provides an introduction to complex product design and manufacture through case studies and a design project.
Aims
To provide an introduction to engineering design through an open-ended design project and to develop competence in the application of CAD systems.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Develop a product design specification to meet customer requirements
2 Select materials and components with an awareness of supply and cost implications.
3 Carry out detail design to comply with current standards and codes of practice
4 Present designs using a combination of oral and audiovisual techniques
5 Specify a chosen design using CAD solid modelling to produce, layout, assembly and detail drawings
Description
The module comprises lectures, tutorials, case studies and computer-based laboratory work. In addition students will work in small teams to produce a design solution to an open-ended problem. Lecture topics include: Design methodology and product design in relation to materials and processes. The application of solid modelling to component and assembly design and Design for Manufacture.
Outline Syllabus
Design methodology.
Product design in relation to materials and processes.
Use of machine elements in design.
Application of solid modelling to component and assembly design.
Design for manufacture.
Assessment
Coursework 1: 20% Coursework:Group presentation of conceptual ideas and initial report
Coursework 2: 20% Coursework:Final group presentation
Coursework 3: 60% Coursework:Final project report including CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Shigley and Marshek (1999) '’Mechanical Engineering Design’' 4/e McGraw Hill 0071002928
Earl, J.H. (2000) 'Engineering Design Graphics' 10/e Prentice Hall 0201030365
Archibald, M. (2001) 'Mechanical Engineering Design with Pro/ENGINEER Release 2001' Schroff Development Corporation 1585030333
6004ENG Finite Element Analysis
TUTOR & Module Leader
Mr Glynn Rothwell
Principal Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: g.rothwell@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
The module aims to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of important techniques in computational analysis and to extend their experience and skill in engineering analysis with the aid of applications related software.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Use a typical finite element package
2 Set up and validate an efficient and accurate FE model of an engineering component or structure
3 Evaluate the output from FE analyses
4 Understand the basic theory underpinning commercial FE codes.
Description
The module comprises lectures, practicals and tutorials.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to the finite element method as applied to solid structures and continuums.General theory of the FE method.Optimum finite element modeling of real structures/continuums.Element selection.Application of boundary conditions and applied loading.Introduction to the use of finite element software packages.Analysis of output from finite element packages.Introduction to non-linear FE analysis.
Assessment
Portfolio:20%
Report :80%References
Fagan, M. J . (1992 ) "Finite Element Analysis " Prentice Hall 0582022479 MacDonald, B.J. (2007 ) "Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements "Glasnevin Publishing 0955578108
6005ENG Materials & Structural Integrity
TUTOR & Module Leader
Mr Gareth Bradley
Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: g.r.bradley@ljmu.ac.uk
To anable students to develop an advanced understanding of the analysis and expected performanve of engieering materials.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Undertake limit load and plastic analysis of engineering structures.
2 Undertake structural integrity analysis for both ductile and brittle materials
3 Apply experimental and numerical techniques for stress analysis
4 Apply a range of techniques for improving engineering properties of materials
5 Relate how the properties and behaviour of materials govern their design and manufacture through consideration of the basic mechanisms involved.
6 Select materials/process to meet the performance requirements of engineering applications.
Outline Syllabus
Plasticity and limit load analysis
Fatigue (S-N curves, factors affecting endurance limit, effect of mean stress, effect of load spectrum on cumulative damage).
Fracture mechanics (energy approach and stress intensity factor approach, plastic correction, sub-critical crack growth, post yield fracture, test methods, failure
assessment diagrams).
Failure of brittle materials
Experimental stress analysis: strain gauges, photoelasticity, comparison with finite element analysis.
Environmental influences on materials
Advanced materials, processing and application (high performance alloys, ceramics and composites)
Structure, properties and application of engineering plastics and composite materials.
Performance of materials in service and structural considerations
Performance oriented materials design and selection.
Assessment
2 hour examination: 50%
Portfolio:50%
References
Benham, Crawford and Armstrong (1996) Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 2nd, Longman, 0-582-25164-8
Hearn, E. J. (1999) Mechanics of Materials 2, 3rd, Butterworth Heinemann, 0-7506-3266-6
Ewalds and Wanhill,(1996) Fracture Mechanics, 7th, Arnold, 0-7131-3515-8
Ashby, M. F. and Jones, D. R. H. (1996) Engineering Materials Vol 1 & 2 , 2nd, Butterworth Heinemann,0-750-63081-7
Crawford, R. J. (1998) Plastics Engineering, 3rd, Butterworth Heinemann, 0-750-63764-1
Lancaster, J. F.( 1999) Metallurgy of Welding, 5th, Woodhead,1-855-73428-1
6070ENG - Manufacturing Systems and Automation
TUTOR & Module Leader
Mr Stephen Ebbrell
Senior Lecturer
Engineering
James Parsons Building
Email: s.ebrell@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
The module develops an understanding of modern manufacturing planning, and automation in the context of global manufacturing.
Aims
To develop an understanding of current approaches to manufacturing systems and automation and to be aware of the use of modern materials and their influence in terms of manufacturing.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to
1 Understand the control of information and data in the context of inventory control
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the operation of industrial robot systems.
3 Evaluate the suitability of a product for flexible, automatic and hybrid assembly
4 Critically review the properties and behaviour of materials in the context of manufacturing processes
Description
Lectures are supported by tutorial sessions and computer laboratory based problem to expand the following topics:
Manufacturing planning and organisation for inventory control.
Assembly processes, assembly strategies, assembly automation.
The influence of product design and the use of modern materials and manufacturing processes.
Current industrial robot systems are reviewed together with aspects of advanced robotics including force and vision sensor systems.
Outline Syllabus
Operations planning, lean manufacturing, inventory control and scheduling.
The automation of assembly processes, mechanical, flexible and hybrid systems, flexibility in assembly. The systematic evaluation of product suitability for flexible assembly operations.
Robot systems: kinematics, dynamics and control. Sensor systems: force, vision
Modern Materials and materials processing: properties, molding, machining and joining
Indicative References
Vollmann, T.B., Berry,W.L., Whybark,D. (2003) 'Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems' McGraw-Hill
Craig, J.J (1989) 'Introduction to Robotics' 0-201-09528-9
Boothroyd,G., Dewhurst, W. (2002) 'Product design for Manufacture and Assembly' Marcel Dekker Inc. 0-8247-0584-X
Dean, A., Shafer, P.E. (1999) 'Successful Assembly Automation' SME 0-87263-499-X
Groover, M.P. (2002) 'Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing:Materials, Processes and Systems' Wiley
Kalpakjian, S. (1997) 'Manufacturing processes for engineering materials' Addison-Wesley
