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Materials Engineering and Processing

Cranfield University

Short course

In Bedfordshire ()

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

What you will learn On successful completion of the module a diligent student will be able to: Assess and differentiate the macro and micro material structures of the various material families Evaluate the material properties and how they are affected by the material microstructures Evaluate how the chemical composition, microstructure and processing influences the properties of steels and non-ferrous metals Formulate likely causes of failure in a manufactured component.

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Subjects

  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials
  • Engineering

Course programme

Core content
  • Introduction to materials families; metals, ceramics, polymers and composites
  • Atomic/crystal structures, defects and dislocations
  • Principles of metallography
  • Phase diagrams and transformations
  • Mechanical properties of materials
  • Material processing, common faults and the resulting modes of failure
  • Fabrication methods, common faults and the resulting modes of failure.

Upgrade to a professional qualification This short course will be taught at Masters standard as it is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme. Registering for this accredited short course and successfully passing the associated assessment will gain you 10 Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc in the Forensic Programme should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years.

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