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Investigate damage and failure mechanisms in polymers and composite materials, including delamination, cracking, impact, ageing, and manufacturing defects. -
Learn systematic methods for selecting materials based on mechanical performance, environment, manufacturability, lifecycle requirements, and cost. -
Understand tensile, hardness, impact, toughness, fatigue, and other mechanical tests used to characterise engineering materials and support failure investigations. -
Build practical knowledge of metallic microstructures, heat treatment, phase transformations, strengthening mechanisms, and their effects on engineering performance.
