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5630 (v.7) WASM Engineering Metallurgy 561
Area: | WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Solidification of metals and alloys, phase diagrams, structure of alloys, heat treatment and properties of steels. Dislocations and plasticity of crystals, deformation of metals, heat treatment. Testing of metals, fatigue, creep, failure, joining of metals, corrosion. Wear mechanisms and selection of materials for ore handling and processing machinery. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Interpreted and used binary phase diagrams for the prediction of microstructures and resulting physical properties. Become aware of the effects of alloying on properties and surface treatments toincrease service life and reduce the risk of failure. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Higgins, R.A., Engineering Metallurgy Part 1 Applied Physical Metallurgy, 6th Ed. Arnold. American Society for Metals Handbooks ASM, For ferrous and non ferrous metals. Microstructures and Failure Analysis. Krauss, G, Steels: Heat Treatment and Processing Principles, American Society for Metals International. Colangelo, V.J. and Heisser, F.A. Analysis of Metallurgical Failures, 2nd Ed. Wiley. Corrosion Control in South Africa, Corrosion Institute of S. Africa. Mutton, J., Abrasion Resistant Materials for the Australian Minerals Industry, Vols 1 and 2. AMIRA. Ray, M.S., The Technology and Applications of Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Callister, W.D. (2000), Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction, 5th Ed. Wiley. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 75%, Practicals 25%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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