MTE2103 Mechanical properties of materials
Faculty of Engineering
MTE2103 Mechanical properties of materials is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ENG1005 and (ENG1001 or ENG1011) and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE2103
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- MTE2546Mechanics of materials
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After MTE2103
2 units list MTE2103 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the corequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit will deal with elastic, plastic and fracture behaviour of solid materials. Some basic mechanics will be introduced, including descriptions of the stress and strain distributions in axial and torsional loading of bars and bending of beams. Elastic properties, including Young’s Modulus and Poisson ratio, will be introduced and linked to the structures of various types of materials (metals, polymers, and composites). Plastic deformation will explore the importance of dislocations in yielding, and deformation via twinning will also be introduced. In both cases, there will be significant attention to how deformation can be prevented and materials can be strengthened. Finally, the unit will cover failure of materials via some selected mechanisms, including brittle fracture and fatigue.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle10%
- Laboratory testsThreshold hurdle20%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the elastic properties of a range of different material classes in the context of the structure and bonding types.
- 2
Describe how plastic deformation of metallic materials proceeds by the process of slip, and how the motion of dislocations can be impeded by structural defects.
- 3
Discern a range of failure mechanisms and be aware of the factors which affect ductile versus brittle behaviour.
- 4
Analyse simple engineering failures and formulate possible remedies including strengthening and toughening mechanisms.
- 5
Use basic laboratory skills to study the mechanical properties of materials, be able to work effectively within a team in carrying out laboratory work, be able to keep appropriate laboratory records and develop skills to communicate the results and conclusions of practical work.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities12 hours
- Laboratories9 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Weekly exercise problems, assignment questions and workshop discussion.
Learning resources
Required resources
- You are required to bring your own laptop computer to the applied classes.
- All resources required for this unit are provided on Moodle, including the supplementary reading.
Where it fits
MTE2103 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Matthieu Gresil
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Matthieu Gresil
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE2103?
You need ENG1005 and (ENG1001 or ENG1011) before you enrol; and MTE2541 or MTE2101 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MTE2103?
MTE2103 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MTE3102 and MTE3203. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is MTE2103 offered?
In 2024, MTE2103 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE2103?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE2103 have an exam?
No. MTE2103 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MTE2103?
MTE2103 is part of Materials engineering.