Energy efficient scientific methods

1. Energy efficient scientific methods Materials Engineering By Drs J. Whitty and B. Henderson

2. Topics to cover This lecture - Engineering materials Introductory Newtonian mechanics Stress analysis - assignment tutorial Linear Kinematics & Energy methods Rotary Kinematics Fluid Kinematics Thermodynamic - Assignment 2 Electrical circuit theory (21/05*) Revision Examination (open-book)

3. The scientific method In essence you probably learned this in your earliest science class consisting of the following stages: Introduce Theory/Hypothesis Methods (Logged) Results Discussion/Proof Conclusions

4. The Fathers of the method Depending which text is referred to and hence which school of thought the ‘invention’ of the method is attributed to one of the following giants... Newton Hooke Bacon Galileo Euler Descartes

5. Assessment methods Assignment 1: The scientific method & mathematical statistics Milestone test 1: Mock examination mathematics questions Assignment 2: Introductory mathematical engineering systems modelling Milestone test 2: Three mock-exam science questions Milestone test 3: Computer modelling methods tutorial Examination (informal)

6. Why study Materials Engineering?

7. Learning Check In groups define the following. Brittleness Ductility Elasticity Hardness Malleability Tensile Strength Toughness Yield Strength What are the 5 main classes of materials ?

8. Session Learning Objectives Define the common terminology used in the subject of engineering materials. State and define structural engineering materials from a mechanical viewpoint. Define the six main classes of materials and give engineering examples of their usage. Answer examination type question(s) on the classes of materials After the session the student will be able to:

9. Classes of Materials Metals Ceramics Polymers Semi-Conductors Composites Cellular (e.g. Timber) Can you define these and give three examples of each?

10. Metals & Alloys Quite Simply defined as a metallic element It is strong and can be readily formed into practical shapes. Its extensive, permanent derformability, or ductility. A freshly cut surface has a characteristic metallic luster metals share fundamental characteristics e.g.:they are good conductors of electrical current & heat. An alloy is a metal composed of more than one element. E.g. brass is an alloy of copper and zinc

11. Ceramics Ceramic materials are inorganic, nonmetallic materials. Most ceramics are compounds between metallic and nonmetallic elements for which the interatomic bonds are either totally ionic or predominantly ionic but having some covalent character Source: http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/WofMatE/ceramics.htm

12. Polymers Polymeric materials are characterized by long chains of repeated molecule units known as "mers". These long chains intertwine to form the bulk of the plastic. The nature by which the chains intertwine determine the plastic's macroscopic properties. Source: http://plc.cwru.edu/tutorial/enhanced/files/polymers/struct/struct.htm

13. Polymer Classes THERMOSETS THERMOPLASTICS ELASTOMERS MODIFIED NATURAL POLYMERS HOMOPOLYMER COPOLYMER

14. Composites Composites: materials, usually man-made, that are a three-dimensional combination of at least two chemically distinct materials, with a distinct interface separating the components, created to obtain properties that cannot be achieved by any of the components acting alone.

15. Cellular Materials If a material is porous (i.e. contains voids within the macro-structure) at wither the micro or macro-structural levels then the material is said to be a cellular material. Though timber can also be thought of a natural composite; it is also the most important example of a cellular material. That is the theory of cellular solids adequately describe the behaviour of most timbers

16. Semi-Conductors A relatively small group of elements and compounds has an important electrical property, semi-conduction , in which they are neither good electrical conductors nor good electrical insulators. Instead, their ability to conduct electricity is intermediate. These materials are called semiconductors; Typically these materials are one of two of the primary class of materials, viz. polymers or ceramics

17. Examination Type Question State 4 classes of materials giving an engineering application for each. [10] State reasons why cellular materials and the semi-conductors are sub-classes of materials [4] Which of the classes of materials generally undergoes the least deformation at failure [2]. Which are the most ductile classes of materials and why [2]. Suggest an appropriate measure for the ductility of a material [2]. [20 Marks]

18. Summary Define the common terminology used in the subject of engineering materials? State and apply appropriate formulae to define structural engineering materials from a mechanical viewpoint? Define the six main classes of materials and give engineering examples of their usage? Answer examination type question(s) on the classes of materials? Have we me the learning objectives, in particular are you able to: If so when and where, were they met!

19. Websites http://ceaspub.eas.asu.edu/concrete/elasticity2_95/sld001.htm http://plc.cwru.edu/tutorial/enhanced/files/polymers/struct/struct.htm http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/WofMatE/