METE477 TESTING & EVALUATION OF ENG. MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5700477 |
| 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. RIZA GÜRBÜZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
. After successfully completing this course the student will be able to:
Explain the typical mechanical behavior of very common engineering materials and the relation between the materials structure and mechanical properties;
Describe the testing instruments, measuring devices, calibration techniques and the standard testing procedures;
Conduct main mechanical tests in materials engineering field, collect and process experimental data, and write reports.
Course Content
Introduction to testing of engineering materials, data collection and evaluation. Load and strain measurements. Calibration of equipment. Hardness measurement. Testing under static tension, compression, torsion and bending. Fatigue, impact and fracture toughness testing. Testing for high and low temperature behavior. Stress corrosion cracking testing. Fractographic analyses. Examples of testing for conformance to product specification.
Course Learning Outcomes
This course addresses following outcomes: (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; (g) An ability to communicate effectively; (j) Knowledge of contemporary issues; (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; (l) A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems. (m) 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
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 | ✔ | |||