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Smart Materials
Unit information: Smart Materials in 2017/18
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| Unit name |
Smart Materials |
| Unit code |
AENGM0010 |
| Credit points |
10 |
| Level of study |
M/7
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| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
|
| Unit director |
Professor. Bond |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
AENG31201 Materials and Structures (or equivalent)
|
| Co-requisites |
AENG31201 Materials and Structures (or equivalent)
|
| School/department |
School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Engineering |
Description including Unit Aims
This is a mandatory 10cp unit which forms part of the 180cp MRes in Advanced Composites. It will introduce the concept of smart materials, their properties, modelling and practical applications.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Possess a fundamental knowledge of the range and capabilities of smart materials and have an understanding of their relationship and applications to composites materials
- Prepare, justify and communicate a research proposal based around smart materials.
Teaching Information
Lectures and seminars.
Assessment Information
100% coursework. To include written report preparation, and individual oral presentation.
Reading and References
- Smart Technologies - K Worden, W A Bullough, J Hauwood - World Scientific Publishing Co. Pre. Ltd, 2003
- Smart Structures - A V Srinivan and D M McFarland - Cambridge University Press, 2001
- Smart Material Systems and MEMS: Design and Development Methodologies - V K Varadan, K J Vinoy, S Gopalakrishnan - John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2006
