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This unit introduces the fundamental principles, types, and real-world applications of smart materials - materials that respond to external stimuli such as temperature, stress, electric or magnetic fields. Students will explore the underlying science of shape memory alloys, piezoelectric/piezoresistive materials, magnetostrictive materials, electro- and magneto-rheological fluids, etc. Students are expected to develop an essential understanding of structure-property relationship of smart materials, as well as their integration into functional systems for practical applications; develop capability to design functional structures using smart materials. The unit provides students with an opportunity to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through a project-based approach.
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
| Credit points | 6 |
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(AMME2301 or AMME9301) and (AMME1362 or AMME2302 or AMME9302) |
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None |
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MECH6305 |
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Fundamental knowledge in materials science and engineering: 1) atomic and crystal structures 2) metallurgy 3) structure-property relationship 4) mechanics of engineering materials 5) solid mechanics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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Semester 2 2020
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2022
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2022
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Normal day | Remote |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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