Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim BAKAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain the deformation mechanisms for crystal structured materials
2) Explain the mechanisms of strengthening in crystal structured materials
3) Understand the principles of fracture mechanisms and use this information in failure problems
4) Understand the principles of fatigue and use this information in failure problems
5) Understand the principles of creep and use this information for high temperature applications.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High
	2	High	High	Middle
	3	Middle	Middle	Middle
	4	High	High	Middle
	5	Middle	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Physical Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Characterization

Course Contents

Mechanical and metallurgical principles. Elastic and plastic deformation. Dislocations and their effects on mechanical behavior. Strengthening mechanisms in metals. Types of mechanical damage. Fatigue behavior of materials. High temperature behavior of materials.

Weekly Schedule

1) Elastic behavior and yielding criteria
2) Elemental plasticity in crystalline materials
3) Plastic deformation in crystalline materials
4) Dislocations and their role in plastic deformation
5) Strengthening mechanisms; solid solution, age hardening
6) Strain hardening, martensitic transformation, dispersion hardening
7) Strain hardening, martensitic transformation, dispersion hardening
8) Belirgin akma olayı, deformasyon yaşlanması,
9) Midtrerm Exam
10) Failure Analysis of materials,
11) Fracture Toughness – structure relationship,
12) Fatigue crack growth, low cycle fatigue, other forms of fatigue
13) Creep and its mechanisms,
14) Materials for high temperature service
15) Materials for high temperature service
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study

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

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Advanced Mechanical Metallurgy	MMT532	Elective	Master's degree	1	Spring	8