MTE4594 Engineering alloy design, processing and selection
Faculty of Engineering
MTE4594 Engineering alloy design, processing and selection is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2025. It needs MTE3102 or MTE3542.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE4594
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MTE4594
No unit lists MTE4594 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Equivalent units
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Overview
Engineering alloys play a vital role in modern society. In almost all structural applications the principle loads are carried by engineering alloys. The reasons underlying this choice are discussed and the general methodology used to choose a material for use in a new application is presented. The link between processing, microstructure and properties is emphasized. A selection of engineering alloys, including steels (carbon, alloy, stainless, dual-phase, TRIP/TWIP), cast irons, aluminium, magnesium, titanium, nickel and cobalt-based superalloys and zirconium alloys, is discussed. The state-of-the-art approaches to the design and development of new alloys for the 21st century are outlined.
Offerings in 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for MTE4594.
Assessment
- Materials selection assignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle25%
- Alloy systems projectProject25%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop a thorough understanding of the combinations of mechanical properties exhibited by engineering alloys and how these compare with other materials classes
- 2
develop an understanding of the methodology used in objectively selecting a material and processing procedure for a given engineering application
- 3
develop in depth understanding of the microstructures and their development for the most common classes of engineering alloys
- 4
develop an understanding of the principles of microstructural design for mechanical applications.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-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 6-8 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.
Where it fits
MTE4594 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Common questions
When is MTE4594 offered?
MTE4594 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
How much work is MTE4594?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE4594 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE4594?
MTE4594 is part of Materials engineering.