Handbook

This  course deals with the selection and use of engineering materials for aerospace and mechanical engineering applications.  It builds on the scientific and technology basis of the Year 2 prerequisite course in Engineering Materials and Chemistry (ZINT2501) and is the capstone materials course.  The course is structured so as to provide a framework for sound and balanced decision making in the selection and use of these materials.  It also provides guidance in the use of Codes and Standards in engineering practice.  The course comprises two major topics addressing issues in the selection, use and behaviour of metals, ceramics; and polymers and composites in broad engineering practice.  The emphasis is on developing an understanding of the critical inter-relationship between decisions made in the various stages of an engineering project, namely during the design phase, in the selection of materials, and in fabrication.  This course interfaces with design courses in Years 3 and 4 of the various engineering programs.