Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit addresses the damage and failure of materials and structures due to corrosion and wear, and relevant methods used to prevent such damage and failures. The unit covers topics including electrochemical fundamentals of corrosion; forms of corrosion; corrosion testing methods; corrosion control and prevention; corrosion-resistant materials; types of wear; wear mechanisms; wear-resistant materials; and control of wear through materials selection and design. The main contents include uniform, pitting, galvanic and crevice corrosion; intergranular corrosion and selective leaching; stress corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigue; high temperature oxidation and hydrogen embrittlement; corrosion testing methods and standards, corrosion control and prevention strategies and techniques; abrasive, adhesive, and erosion wear; and materials selection and design against corrosion and wear.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe the fundamental mechanisms of corrosion and wear damage of engineering materials; (2) explain the common forms of corrosion and wear that occur in various industrial environments; (3) describe common laboratory and field testing techniques for corrosion and wear; (4) design and evaluate cathodic protection systems for simple engineering structures; (5) conduct materials selection and evaluate performance for corrosion and wear resistant applications; (6) work effectively in teams and as an individual to solve engineering problems; and (7) write technical reports to a professional standard and format.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group assignments and (2) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Yinong Liu (00020657)
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional EngineeringMechanical Engineering specialisationor
Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degreeand Successful completion of96 points
and MECH2002 Engineering Materials 2 - Advisable prior study
- MECH3002 Manufacturing (ID 8070)
- Contact hours
- lectures: 3 hours per week
practical classes: 1 hour per week
labs: 3-hour session per semester
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.