BYG408 IWE 2 - Materials and their Behavior during Welding
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Tor John Rødsås
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Master's Programme
- Master's Programme in Renewable Energy
- Master's Programme in Mechatronics
Course contents
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Structure and properties of metals
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Manufacture and classification of steels
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Behaviour of structural steels in fusion welding
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Cracking and fracture phenomena in welded joints
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Heat treatment of base materials and welded joints
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Steel types for welding applications
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Introduction to corrosion
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Introduction to wear and protective layers
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Cast iron and steel
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Copper, nickel, aluminium, titanium and alloys
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Other metals and alloys
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Joining of dissimilar materials
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Destructive testing of materials and welded joints
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to
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Understand and be able to explain in detail the structure and properties for metallic materials
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Understand in detail the fundamentals of steels including classification and standardization
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Understand and be able to explain in detail the principles for alloying (and micro-alloying)
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Understand and be able to explain in detail the metallurgical processes occurring during welding including heat treatment
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Understand in detail the various cracking and fracture mechanisms
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Explain fully the importance of choice of material with reference to application
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Explain in details the fundamental aspects of material testing
Examination requirements
To get access to the written exam, students must have a minimum of 90% attendance during lectures. All interactive exercises for the module must be assessed to a pass.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
A written, individual exam of two hours' duration. The exam is evaluated as "Passed" or "Not passed". A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.
Other information
It is required minimum 20 students registered to start up the course.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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BYG903 – IWE 2 - Materials and their Behavior during Welding | 7.5 |