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Unit of study_

MECH5304: Materials Failure

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Develop advanced knowledge and skills in diagnostic analyses of materials failure using advanced techniques; enhance students' ability in handling complex engineering cases using interdisciplinary technologies; and provide students an opportunity to understand project research.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MECH5304
Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	(MECH9361 OR MECH3361 or MECH8361) AND (MECH9362 or MECH8362 OR MECH3362)
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Fundamental knowledge in materials science and engineering: 1) atomic and crystal structures 2) metallurgy 3) structure-property relationship 4) mechanics of engineering materials 5) solid mechanics
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Lin Ye, lin.ye@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Group presentation on project work Group presentation on project work of each group in weeks 10-12.	10%	Multiple weeks	10 min for three slots for each group
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Individual Presentation A presentation on a failure case study	10%	Multiple weeks	15 min
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Assignment	Assignment 1 Analytical calculations based on failure theory	10%	Week 04	3 weeks
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Small test	Quiz 1 Assessment on knowledge in weeks 1-6	22.5%	Week 07	1 hr
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Assignment	Assignment 2 Analytical calculations based on failure theories	10%	Week 07	3 weeks
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Assignment	Group Report on Project Work A group report on group project work	10%	Week 12	10 Pages (Core Part)
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Small test	Quiz 2 Assessment on case studies and project work in weeks 7-12	22.5%	Week 13	1 hr
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Assignment	Individual logbook An individual NOTEBOOK on group project work (not one of stapled sheets)	5%	Week 13	4 weeks
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Assignments: Two individual assignments.
Quizzes: Two in-class quizzes.
Individual presentation: Presentation on a ‘failure’ case study.
Group report: Final group report on project work.
Group presentation: Group members will present project work.
Log book: Personal record of project work.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction, Corrosion, Buckling Failure	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	Buckling Failure, Yielding Failure	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Brittle Fracure	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	Fatigue Failure, Case Studies Out	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	Fatigue Crack Growth, Assignment 1 Due	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	Creep Failure	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	Quiz 1, Assignment 2 Due	Lecture and tutorial (5 hr)
Week 08	Case Study Presentations	Lecture and tutorial (5 hr)
Week 09	Case Study Presentations	Lecture and tutorial (5 hr)
Week 10	Group Project Work and Presentations	Lecture and tutorial (5 hr)
Week 11	Group Project Work and Presentations	Lecture and tutorial (5 hr)
Week 12	Quiz 2, Project Report Due, Logbook Due	Lecture and tutorial (5 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. uncover and characterize failure processes and mechanisms of engineering materials and structures using various tools
LO2. characterize materials failure using various failure theories
LO3. describe and characterize multiscale structures (micro-/meso-/macro-structures) of engineering materials using various tools including microscopy
LO4. understand the general relationship between mechanical performance and multiscale structures of engineering materials
LO5. communicate the results of projects as either a team member or an individual.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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