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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Welding Technology Applications On Aircrafts HVA529 Elective Master's degree 1 Fall 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa TÜMER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) After successfully completing the course, the student knows the joining processes and their principles in aviation.
2) Due to the acquired understanding of the welding processes, they are able to choose the most proper method for a specific application.
3) They are familiar with possible welding flaws and its evaluation methods and standards of quality control.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Learning Outcomes
1 No relation Middle Low Middle High Middle Middle Middle Low
2 Low Middle Low Low Low Middle Middle Low Middle
3 Low Low Middle Low Middle Low Middle Low Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Introduction to Welding Technology Electron Beam Welding (EBW) applications in Aviation Laser Welding (EBW) applications in Aviation Gas Tungsten Arc Welding applications in Aviation Microstructure and mechanical properties changes occurring after a welding process in materials used in aviation (nickel alloys and stainless steels). Microstructure and mechanical properties changes occurring after a welding process in materials used in aviation (titanium alloys, aluminum alloys). Flaws occurring in the weld and their effect on the performance of a component structure. Repair and maintenance resource in aircraft components Destructive test methods applied to welded joints and their evaluation (Metallographic applications, tensile test, bending test, impact test, and hardness test applications) Non-Destructive test methods applied to welded joints and their evaluation (ultrasonic test, radiographic test, penetrant test, and magnetic particle test applications)

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

20%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

50%

Quiz

1

25%

Practices

1

25%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required