Unit(s) of Assessment   Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)   Preparation and performance during experimental session (incl. logbook)   45   First laboratory report (written up at home)   25   Second laboratory report (written up in class as a test)   30   Qualifying Condition(s)    An overall mark of 40% is required to pass the module.

To introduce subject concepts in mechanical and materials engineering, experimental techniques and good laboratory practice (including preparation, conduct, log keeping and report writing) associated with first year undergraduate studies in MMA

On the successful completion of the module the students should: -   be familiar with a variety of techniques in a spread of subject areas,   have experience in preparation,   be able to make observations and do experiments with proper regard for objectives, quality and safety,   be practised in keeping a log book and writing reports from the log book.   In addition the application of the various techniques will have introduced the concepts associated with the area of application and the students should have a basic understanding of those concepts.

Laboratory sessions to include:-   Consideration of microstructure/property relationships.   Experiments associated with structure loading and deflection, dynamic behaviour, testing of flow characteristics (e.g. pressure measurement).   Techniques to be illustrated:-   Examination of structures of materials   Measurement techniques pertaining to measurement and use of displacement, curvature, velocity, acceleration, frequency, force, pressure, temperature, material properties, thermodynamic properties, energy transfer, power, flow rate, voltage, current, time-dependent signals.   General techniques pertaining to matters including preparation and experiment design, organisation and optimum procedure, recording, analysis, effects of errors, reporting.

Essential Reading   Module manual     Required Reading   Module manual     Recommended Reading   None

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