MTE5194 Engineering alloy design, processing and selection
Faculty of Engineering
MTE5194 Engineering alloy design, processing and selection is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE5194
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MTE5194
No unit lists MTE5194 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
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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 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for MTE5194.
Assessment
- Materials selection assignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle25%
- Alloy systems projectProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
a detailed appreciation of the combinations of mechanical properties exhibited by engineering alloys and how these compare with other materials classes
- 2
a demonstrated ability to apply the methodology of materials and process selection for a given engineering application
- 3
in-depth assessment of the role of microstructures and their development on the properties of the most common classes of engineering alloys
- 4
a demonstrated ability to apply the principles of microstructural design for mechanical applications
- 5
a demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal form the physical metallurgy of different alloys classes.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions22 hours
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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE5194?
MTE5194 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MTE5194 offered?
MTE5194 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is MTE5194?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE5194 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.