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303113 (v.1) WASM Materials Engineering 251



 

Area:

WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303095 (v.1) WASM Chemistry 151 or any previous version
AND
303136 (v.1) WASM Engineering Physics 132 or any previous version
Atomic Structure. Interatomic Bonding. Structure of Crystalline Solids. Imperfections in Solids. Diffusion. Mechanical Properties of Metals. Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms. Failure. Phase Diagrams. Phase Transformations in Metals. Thermal Processing of Metal Alloys. Metal Alloys. Structure and Properties of Ceramics. Applications and Processing of Ceramics. Polymer Structures. Characteristics, Applications and Processing of Polymers. Composites. Concretes. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials. Electrical Properties. Thermal Properties. Magnetic Properties. Optical Properties. Material Selection and Design Considerations. Economic, Safety and Environmental Issues.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  

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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