Testing of materials
Course Name:
Testing of materials (MT200)
Programme:
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Course Outcomes:
CO1: To become familiar with procedures that can be used to identify or measure mechanical properties
CO2: Acquire knowledge about basic Non-Destructive Testing methods
CO3: Ability to select suitable material for a given purpose applying knowledge of material testing and structure of metallic materials
Course modules and teaching hours:
Module 1 (10 hours):
Definitions and physical interpretations of various mechanical properties of metals and alloys. Structures & Properties of engineering materials. Comparison of physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials, and composites. Scientific rationale for mechanical properties; cohesion between atoms, interatomic bonds, different levels of structures: atomic, crystal, micro, macro and mega structures
Module 2 (15 hours):
Methodology, equipment, acquisition-processing-presentation of engineering data of: Tension, Compression, Hardness, Torsion, Impact, Fatigue, and Creep Tests. Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing; DPI, MPI, UTI, Eddy Current Inspection and Radiography
Module 3 (15 hours):
Lab component: Mechanical Testing: Brinell, Rockwell, Vicker’s and Rebound Hardness Tests, Tensile Test using Hounsefield Tensometer/UTM, Charpy Impact Test, Creep Test, Spark Test. Non-Destructive Testing: Dye Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Tests