Course: Testing and degradation of materials

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Course title Testing and degradation of materials
Course code KMM/ZDM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Štilec Adam, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Machlica Tomáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Actuality and utilization of results from mechanical testing, scope of mechanical testing, sampling and production of samples for mechanical testing, 2. Division of mechanical tests - static and dynamic tests, basic description of mechanical tests 3. Static testing - tensile test, pressure test, bending test, 4. Dynamic tests, hardness tests, 5. Fatigue testing, creep, 6. Special tests at lower and higher temperatures, atypical mechanical tests 7. Sensors of basic physical values, physical principles of sensors, methods of evaluation of physical quantities, statistical evaluation of measured data and quantities 8. Fundamentals of fracture mechanics, fragile fracture of structural materials, influence of internal and external factors on the fracture behavior of materials, methods of evaluation of resistance against brittle material damage, crack propagation in various types of material damage 9. Corrosion of metals, corrosion of ceramic materials, processes of polymeric materials damaging , damage of composite structures, 10. Radiation damages of materials, adhesion and abrasive damage of materials, cavitation damage of materials, categorization and description of common types of materials damage, design of suitable materials resistant to individual degradation effects, 11. Prediction and calculation of residual life of materials and constructions, determination of reliability 12. Standardization, normalization, verification processes in field of material testing 13. Excursion in the selected company

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 36 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 24 hours per semester
  • Attendance on a field trip (number of real hours - maximum 8h/day) - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8) - 8 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 35 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Describe the fundamental types of atomic bonds. Be familiar with the basic theory of the structure of atoms and molecules. Describe and interpret fundamental physical-chemical laws.
Skills
Have a grasp of fundamental topics of materials science. Understand the field of engineering materials.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Have a grasp of the basic theory of mechanical loading on materials and structures. Describe the fundamentals of individual mechanical tests. Have a grasp of principles of fracture mechanics. Have a grasp of degradation of materials. Understand standardization and accreditation in materials testing.
Skills
Interpret and conduct statistical evaluation of the acquired data. Assess the applicability of individual types of tests. Assess relevant risks of degradation phenomena.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
Lecture with demonstrations
Skills
Group discussion
Laboratory work
Discussion
Practicum
Multimedia supported teaching
Field trip
Study method with technical problems solving
Competences
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Technical report
Test
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • ASM Handbook vol.10. Failure analysis and prevention. ISBN 0-87170-704-7.
  • ASM Handbook vol.19. Fatigue and fracture. ISBN 0-87170-385-8.
  • ASM Handbook vol.8. Mechanical testing and evaluation. 2002. ISBN 0-87170-389-0.
  • Isaac M. Daniel. Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials. ISBN 019515097X.
  • Koutský, Jaroslav. Degradační procesy a predikce životnosti. 1. vyd. Plzeň : ZČU, 1995. ISBN 80-7082-177-9.
  • Koutský,J.-Jandoš,F.-Karel,V. Lomy ocelových částí. SNTL, 1976.
  • Norman E. Dowling. Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Engineering Methods for Deformation, Fracture, and Fatigue. ISBN 013905720X.
  • Pluhař, Jaroslav; Beneš, Václav; Macek, Karel. Fyzikální metalurgie a mezní stavy materiálu. ČVUT, 1983.


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