Taylor’s University

School of Engineering

ENG 60503/60504

PROPERTIES AND
APPLICATION OF MATERIAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION

Lecturer: Dr. Ku Pei Xuan

Office: C9.16
Phone extension: 5264
Email: peixuan.ku@taylors.edu.my
Consultation Hours: Wednesday, 10pm-1pm weekly
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lectures  Dr. Ku Pei Xuan
Tutorials  Dr. Ku Pei Xuan
Dr. Emy Marlina
Ms. Norhabibah
Practical  5 sessions
 Learning Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

LO1 Define specific terms related to mechanical properties e.g. yield / proof / tensile strength,
ductility, hardness and impact toughness

LO2 Classify materials into groups and identify key properties associated with different
materials groups

LO3 Explain the difference between metals, polymers and ceramics in terms of bonding and
structure and how mechanical properties are related to atomic structure and bonding in metals

LO4 Explain how specific properties can be measured e.g. strength, impact toughness and
corrosion and how the microstructure affects the properties of steel

LO5 Evaluate the data from a laboratory exercise and interpret the results in a written report

LO6 Evaluate a material for a specific engineering application based on mechanical properties,
including additional properties that influence materials selection e.g. fatigue, corrosion, recycling,
cost / availability
 Main topics
The module contains the following main topics.
1. Classification of materials into key groups
2. Concept of materials selection charts
3. Identification of key mechanical and physical properties affecting materials
selection

4. Fundamental science - bonding between atoms structure of engineering materials

(packing in metals and ceramics, molecular chains in polymers)

5. Relation between bonding type and structure to mechanical properties

6. Definition and measurement of key mechanical properties Young’s modulus,

Strength, Hardness, Toughness
7. Definition and measurement of whole life issues Corrosion (including galvanic
corrosion), Fatigue, Cost / availability, Recycling
8. Appreciation that the microstructure affects the properties of metals using steel
as an example
9. Selection of materials for a given, simple, application
10. Future of materials: Smart materials
Evaluation
Continuous Assessment Final Exam
Assessment

40% 60%
Tests 30% (2 Tests)
[Test # 1 (15%), Week # 4
Test # 2 (15%)] Week # 6

Labs 10% Creep testing

Hardness testing
Impact testing
Tensile testing
references

1. William D., Jr. Callister. “Fundamentals of Materials

Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach”.
5th Edition. Wiley, 2015.