517 Properties of materials for engineering applications(Written)

CITY & GUILDS - LEVEL 5 - ADVANCED TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (9208-11)


  • 1.1 explain the influence of atomic bonding on the properties of engineering materials
  • 1.2 explain the effect of temperature change on the microstructure of plain carbon steels
  • 1.3 explain the processes by which polymer molecules are formed
  • 1.4 explain the influence of crosslinking on the mechanical properties of polymers
  • 1.5 compare the cell structure of wood with a long chain polymer
  • 1.6 explain how the molecular structure of glass affects its properties.
  • 2.1 analyse the effect of thermo-mechanical treatments on the microstructure of plain carbon steels
  • 2.2 explain the effect of cooling rates on the grain structure of different types of cast iron
  • 2.3 analyse the effect of chilling upon cast iron
  • 2.4 explain how alloying affects the mechanical properties of cast iron
  • 2.5 explain the effect of alloying elements on the mechanical properties of alloy steels
  • 2.6 explain the surface hardening treatment processes
  • 2.7 explain how nitriding improves the surface hardness of nitralloy steels
  • 2.8 explain how processing of stainless steel affects its properties
  • 2.9 explain the role played by niobium in stabilizing stainless steels against weld decay.
  • 3.1 evaluate different methods of metallic protective coatings
  • 3.2 evaluate the engineering applications of copper and its alloys
  • 3.3 evaluate the engineering applications of aluminium and its alloys in different forms
  • 3.4 evaluate the application of wrought and cast processes on aluminium alloys
  • 3.5 explain the British Standards classification of aluminium alloys
  • 3.6 represent structural changes of aluminium-copper alloys on a heat treatment graph
  • 3.7 analyse the effect on tensile strength of the precipitation treatment of a duralumin type aluminium alloy.
  • 4.1 explain the difference in ultimate tensile strength of a single glass fibre produced in different conditions
  • 4.2 analyse the role of the glass fibres in glass reinforced products
  • 4.3 evaluate the mechanical properties of different types of glass from design tables
  • 4.4 compare the suitability of different fibers for composite material products.
  • 5.1 analyse the adverse effects of production processes on materials
  • 5.2 analyse the effects of in service conditions imposed on a material
  • 5.3 compare multiphase structural steels with micro-alloyed high strength low alloy (HSLA) steels
  • 5.4 evaluate stress-strain graphs of different materials
  • 5.5 explain the importance of stress concentrations in different conditions
  • 5.6 explain the concept of fracture mechanics
  • 5.7 describe the effect of manufacturing defects on the brittle fracture failure of ceramic products
  • 5.8 describe remedies for reducing manufacturing defects that could lead to brittle fracture failure in ceramic products
  • 5.9 explain the mechanisms by which stress corrosion cracking can occur in polymeric materials
  • 5.10 explain the gradual degradation of polymeric materials caused by environmental factors
  • SUBJECT INTRODUCTION By Lecturer


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