Materiaalien vaurioitumismekanismit (P0050), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Materiaalien vaurioitumismekanismit Failure Mechanisms of Materials
Course Winha code:	P0050
Kurre acronym:	Mat.vaur.mek.
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	4.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester, 2.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Kai Laitinen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

P0071 Materials
P0009 Strength of materials
P0073 Metal science and heat treatments

Course contents (core content level)

The general causes of material failures. The main mechanical failure mechanims, manifestation of failures, factors affecting failures and avoiding of failures. Wear mechanisms and factors affecting wear. Mechanical and environment induced failures of plastics, rubbers and ceramics.

Course contents (additional)

Failure cases, appearance of fracture surfaces with very large (10 000 x) magnifications. Drop impingement erosion.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completing the course students will know the factors inducing material failures and has the know-how needed to avoid failures.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Students are able to assess applicability of materials for various service conditions and loadings. They are able to identify the common failure mechanisms and their causes.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures
Assignment
Exam

Teaching methods and student workload

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Exam
Learning tasks / Assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

Assesment of assignments (40 %) and the final exam (60 %).

Related competences of the degree programme

Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge
Know-how in materials and surface treatment technology