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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Design of High Strength Steels MMT528 Elective Master's degree 1 Spring 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Ersoy ERİŞİR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Link metal-physical phenomena with materials properties
2) Explain methods and processes to analyze and influence corresponding materials properties
3) Defining high strength steel groups and explaining correlations between microstructure and properties
4) Explain industrial implementation of these materials.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3
Learning Outcomes
1 No relation High Low
2 No relation High Middle
3 No relation High No relation
4 Low High Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on ultra high strength steels, characteristics of multiphase steels, microstructure-property relationship, production of multi-phase steels, properties of high strength and ultra high strength steels, high manganese TRIP/TWIP steels, high strength steels for automotive application, bake hardening steels, microalloyed steels, dual phase steels, high temperature steels, microalloyed carburizing steels, high nitrogen steels.

Weekly Schedule

1) Description of ultra high strength steels
2) Characteristics of multiphase steels
3) Microstructure-property relationship
4) Production of multi-phase steels
5) Properties of high strength and ultra high strength steels
6) High manganese TRIP/TWIP steels
7) High strength steels for automotive application
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Bake hardening steels
10) Microalloyed steels
11) Microalloyed steels
12) Dual phase steels
13) High temperature steels
14) Microalloyed carburizing steels
15) High nitrogen steels
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