| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractography | MMT609 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ş. HAKAN ATAPEK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the fracture under static and dynamic loading
2) Determining the fracture modes
3) Commenting of dimple, cleavage and fatigue fracture
4) Decsribing the decohesive and creep fracture
5) Determining the brittle fracture mechanisms
6) Comparing the mechanisms of crack propagation in ductile and brittle fracture
7) Commenting on the fracture behaviour of metals and their alloys
8) Explaining the fracture under loading
9) Clarifiying the effect of single and multi axis loading on the fracture
10) Explaining the impact fracture
11) Commenting on the transistion of ductile-brittle
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | High | Middle | High | |
| 8 | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 9 | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 10 | High | High | High | |
| 11 | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Materials Science I, Materials Science II, Pyhsical Metallurgy, Materials Characterization, Mechanical Behavior and Testing of Materials, Microstructural Imaging & Determination, Fracture Mechanics
Course Contents
Candidates are provided with in-depth knowledge on formation of fracture under static and dynamic loads, determination of fracture modes, details of dimple, cleavage, fatigue, decohesive and creep fracture, determination of brittle fracture mechanism, mechanism of crack propagation in ductile and brittle fracture, behaviour of metals and their alloys, fracture under loading, loading condition of single and multi axis, impact fracture, transition of ductile-brittle, reasons for ductile and brittle fracture, effect of environment on fracture, hydrogen, corrosive media, low melted metals, stress, strain rate, temperature effect; embrittlement of steels, electron microscope fractography, fractographical applications.
Weekly Schedule
1) Formation of fracture under static and dynamic loading2) Determination of fracture modes
3) Determination of fracture modes
4) Details on ductile, cleavage and fatigue fracture
5) Details on decohesive and creep fracture
6) Determination of fracture mechanisms
7) Determination of fracture mechanisms
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Fracture depending on loading
10) Fracture depending on loading
11) Fracture depending on loading
12) Transition of ductile-brittle
13) Reasons for ductile and brittle fracture
14) Applied fracture analysis
15) Applied fracture analysis
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