Fundamental mechanical properties of materials and composites; Micro-mechanisms of failure in materials;
Fracture and fracture mechanics;
Failure of materials and structures;
Performance of components and structures subjected to environmental effects;
Methods of inspecting and preventing failures in materials and structures.
Total contact hours: 34
Private study hours: 116
Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Examination, 2 hours (70%)
Homework, 2500 words (15%)
Presentation on Lab task, 15 minutes (15%)
The Theory of Materials Failure, R. M. Christensen, Oxford, 2013.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will have knowledge and understanding of:
1. the mechanisms of failure of different materials;
2. the performance of components and structures subjected to mechanical stresses and environmental effects;
3. the mechanics of failure in engineering components and structures;
4. appropriate testing approaches to evaluate materials' service performance;
5. how failure of materials informs future design and manufacturing;
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