Microstructure Analysis of Welded Parts
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microstructure Analysis of Welded Parts | MMT503 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ş. HAKAN ATAPEK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the arc physics in welding.
2) Modeling and calculating the heat transfer in welding.
3) Determining the properties of materials to be welded.
4) Determining the proper techniques to characterize the formation of microstructures in fusion welded joints.
5) Characterizing the microstructure formed during solidification.
6) Determining and defining the discontinuities formed in fusion welded joints.
7) Distinguishing the variations of microstructures in heat affacted zone depening on welding and heat treatment conditions.
8) Determining and defining the discontinuities formed in resistance and solid state welding.
9) Determining the toughness of welded joints, factors effecting toughness by applying toughness tests.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | High | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | High | |
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| 6 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 7 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 8 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 9 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Welding Technology, Materials Science I, Materials Science II, Science of Phase and Alloys, Pyhsical Metallurgy, Materials Characterization, Microstructural Imaging and Determination
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on Arc physics in welding; heat transfer in welding; properties of materials to be welded; microstructures formed during solidification in fusion welded joints; discontinuities in fusion welded joints; microstructures formed depending on the welding and heat treatment conditions; discontinuities formed in resistance and solid state welding; toughness of welded joints manufactured by different methods; factors effecting toughness and toughness tests.
Weekly Schedule
1) Arc physics in welding2) Arc physics in welding
3) Heat transfer in welding
4) Properties of materials to be welded
5) Microstructures formed during solidification in welded joints
6) Microstructures formed during solidification in welded joints
7) Discontinuities in fusion welded joints
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Discontinuities in fusion welded joints
10) Microstructures formed depending on the welding and heat treatment conditions
11) Microstructures formed depending on the welding and heat treatment conditions
12) Discontinuities formed in resistance and solid state welding
13) Toughness of welded joints manufactured by different methods; factors effecting toughness and toughness tests
14) Toughness of welded joints manufactured by different methods; factors effecting toughness and toughness tests
15) Toughness of welded joints manufactured by different methods; factors effecting toughness and toughness tests
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required