MOD004048 Advanced Materials And Structural Integrity
MOD004048 Advanced Materials And Structural Integrity - Anglia Ruskin University
Laboratory Session 1: Defects and Failures
This laboratory session focuses on the investigation of the causes of failures and/or defects found in engineering components, based on forensic examination (primarily visual) of the failed specimens.
Where you deem appropriate, comment on:
• Primary material(s) of the specimen
• Location of the failure, including component size, geometry, machining, &surface finish
• What initiated the failure
• How the failure process developed/progressed
• Estimated ‘relative` timescale involved in the failure process
• Where catastrophic failure occurred, do you consider that there may have been ‘warning` of the impending failure before the it occurred? And if so, what warning may have occurred? Is there any evidence on the specimen?
Procedures:
Carefully examine each component and capture relevant images either by electronic means through a microscope or a photograph of the specimen.
The investigation should thoroughly research the likely cause/s of failure, with labelled sketches where required; and suggest remedies to avoid these in future.
Each illustration in the final report should
- Reference the metallurgical failure specimen involved and the location/orientation as necessary
- Clearly address the appropriate concept taught in the moduleAssessment Task Detail and
Instructions:
Provide a 1500 words assignment in the form of a Technical Report on the research and experiments undertaken during the Laboratory Sessions in the Materials Test Laboratory.
The research report needs to be structured according the sections listed in the Report Template file in the `Links to Supporting Documents/Materials` below.
Report content needs to include coverage of the material and questions raised in the laboratory session notes provided below:
In order to efficiently utilise word count, where appropriate try to use:
- diagrams
- images
- appendices
