The course is connected to the following study programs

Course contents

  • Structure and properties of metals

  • Manufacture and classification of steels

  • Behaviour of structural steels in fusion welding

  • Cracking and fracture phenomena in welded joints

  • Heat treatment of base materials and welded joints

  • Steel types for welding applications

  • Introduction to corrosion

  • Introduction to wear and protective layers

  • Cast iron and steel

  • Copper, nickel, aluminium, titanium and alloys

  • Other metals and alloys

  • Joining of dissimilar materials

  • Destructive testing of materials and welded joints

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to

  • Understand and be able to explain in detail the structure and properties for metallic materials

  • Understand in detail the fundamentals of steels including classification and standardization

  • Understand and be able to explain in detail the principles for alloying (and micro-alloying)

  • Understand and be able to explain in detail the metallurgical processes occurring during welding including heat treatment

  • Understand in detail the various cracking and fracture mechanisms

  • Explain fully the importance of choice of material with reference to application

  • 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.

Teaching methods

One week-end session on campus with lectures. Online interactive exercises and self-study.

Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).

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

The course will not be offered in 2022.

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
BYG903 – IWE 2 - Materials and their Behavior during Welding 7.5
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 18, 2024 1:44:44 AM