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abstract: The course aims to provide a general introduction to the field of Physical Metallurgy. It covers phase diagrams, transformation diagrams and the associated thermodynamics, diffusion, liquid-solid transformations, ferrous and non-ferrous materials and cold work, recovery and recrystallisation.

At the end of the course students should be able to use phase diagrams and transformation diagrams, having acquired an understanding of the underlying thermodynamics. They should be able to describe and explain diffusion, solid state and liquid-solid transformations in metals and alloys, and relate these processes to microstructures.

abstract: Covering the basic concepts of fracture mechanics and fatigue, with emphasis on practical applications for metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, this course is suitable for those with no formal introduction to the science of fracture.

All topics are introduced from the first principles with the aim of developing an understanding of the concepts involved.

abstract: The aims of this course are to explain the underlying principles of finite element analysis, to introduce models for the constitutive behaviour of materials under different conditions, to demonstrate the application of finite element analysis in modelling the processing of materials and the behaviour of structural elements /components under a range of loading situations. All the main classes of engineering materials are considered.