METE468 WELDING METALLURGY
| Course Code: | 5700468 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MAHMUT VEDAT AKDENİZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to;
1. Explain the thermal, chemical and mechanical aspects of welding
2. Understand the metallurgical aspects of welding in three different regions of the weld: the fusion, partially melted and heat-affected zones
3. Establish important relationships between internal structure, properties and performance of the weld during processing and use
Course Content
Joints and welds, manual arc welding, electrodes and techniques. Gas welding and cutting, plasma arc and other cutting processes. Arc welding metallurgy. Testing and inspection. Welding of alloy and carbon steels. Welding of cast iron. Welding of non ferrous metals. Equipment and technique for TIG welding. Weld defects. Weld distortions.
Course Learning Outcomes
This course address following outcomes:
- Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
- An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
- Knowledge of contemporary issues;
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems | ✔ | |||