Course Information - MEC681 - MHI - 2

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL

40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel. : 03-5543 5126 Fax: 03-5543 5160
Program : Bachelor (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Code : MEC 681
Course : Materials for Engineering Application
Credit Unit :3
Contact Hour : 3 (Lecture: 3 hrs/week)
Part : 7/8
Course Status : Special Topic (Non Core)
Lecturer : Dr. Muhammad Hussain bin Ismail
Contact : 03-5543 5218 / 014-6468945
Room : T1-A11-8A / T1-A9 (FKM Office)
Course Outcomes
CO1 Describe the advantages and performance of using various material forms in specific application
[PO1, LO1]{C2}
CO2 Solve problems in materials behavior (elastic, yielding, etc.) for engineering materials and
components under various service condition [PO2, LO3]{C3}
CO3 Predict failure analysis and relate the relative between the physical properties and the
microscopic characteristic [PO4, LO3]{C5}
CO4 Perform through technical writing program and nature a professional writing, and perform an in-
class presentation on pre-selected topics which the student has researched [PO9, LO4]{A5}
Program Outcomes
PO1 Able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2 Able to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
PO4 Able to conduct investigation into complex problems using research based knowledge and
research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO9 Able to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective
reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
Course Description
The course is designed for the student who wishes to understand and learn about the exciting materials
developments which are affecting us all in today’s world. The course will introduce the structures and
properties of metals, ceramics, polymers (plastics), composites and materials in many engineering
applications. Students will also gain an appreciation for the processing and design limitations of materials
used in everyday applications.
1
Course Content & Completion Period
Week Contact Hours Topics

1.0 Reviews of Materials Science and Engineering
1.1 Classes of Materials and Their Properties
1.2 Bonding and Basic Material Structures (Amourphous and
Crystalline)
1 12 1.3 The Relationship Between Processing, Structure and
Properties
1.4 Materials Processing and Design Limitations
1.5 Case Studies of Modern Materials Applications
TEST 1
2.0 Introduction to Advanced Materials
2.1 Advanced Composite Materials
4 8
2.2 Basic Concepts and Physical Properties
TEST 2
3.0 Mechanical Properties and Behaviors Under Service
Condition and Environments
3.1 Static, Dynamic, Creep and Fatigue
7 16 3.2 Principles of Materials Corrosion
3.3 Microstructure-Property Relationship
3.4 Design Methodology for Metallic Materials
TEST 3
4.0 Case Studies of Modern Material Application
4.1 Aluminum-Lithium Alloys for Aerospace
4.2 Carbon Fibers
12 12 4.3 Glass Ceramics
4.4 HSLA Steels for Automobile Bodies and Others
4.5 Future Trends Materials
METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS
Lecture
Lectures are given to cover the basic principles of each topic. Reading materials and relevant examples
will be provided. Presentation of case studies, video presentation and industrial visit report.
Assessment
Course Work
Case Study (Report and Presentation) : 20%
Video Presentation : 10%
Industrial Visit Report : 10%
Test 1 : 20%
Test 2 : 20%
Test 3 : 20%
Final Examination : 0%
Total : 100%
2
GRADING SCALE
4.00 A+ 90 –100 2.33 C+ 55 – 59

4.00 A 80 – 89 2.00 C 50 – 54
3.67 A- 75 – 79 1.67 C- 47 – 49
3.33 B+ 70 – 74 1.33 D+ 44 – 46
3.00 B 65 – 69 1.00 D 40 – 43
2.67 B- 60 – 64 0.67 E 30 – 39
0.00 F 0 – 29
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK
th
Callister, William D., Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, 9 Edition, New York, John
Wiley & Sons, 2015.
References
1. Dowling, N.E., Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River,
NJ, 1999.
2. Jones, Denny A, Principles and Prevention of Corrosion, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1996.
3. F.L. Matthews and R.D.Rawling, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, Chapman &
Hall, London, 1994.
4. Williams F. Smith, Foundation Of Materials Science And Engineering, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill,
2006
th
5. James F. Shackleford, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 6 Edition, Prentice-Hall,
2015.
th
6. Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P.Phule, The Science and Engineering of Materials, 4 Edition,
Thompson Brooks/Cole, 2003.

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL

Program : Bachelor (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Week Contact Hours Topics

4.00 A+ 90 –100 2.33 C+ 55 – 59

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