Course detail

Testing of Materials and Structures

FSI-WZMAcad. year: 2007/2008

View over mechanical and non-destructive test methods for quality estimation of structural materials and structural element. Laboratory – accredited laboratories, certification and standards. Material testing; estimation of mechanical properties. Test results evaluation. Non-destructive testing of materials; physical approach. Non-destructive testing and safety of structure.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Bohumil Vlach, CSc.

Department

Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (ÚMVI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student gets the basic knowledge in the field of structural materials evaluation on the basis of mechanical and non-destructive parameters.

Prerequisites

Introductory university course in math, chemistry, physics and material science.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course-unit credit is awarded on condition of meeting the following requirements: participation in all exercises, elaborating protocols according the teacher’s instructions. Examination: The exam consists of two parts: (i) written and (ii) oral. In the written part of the exam the student elaborates three questions: (i) theoretical item, (ii) an example solved during the exercises (ii) an example not solved during the exercises. In this part of the exam the student is allowed to use the notes from the lectures, as well as protocols of exercises. In the oral part the student explains the theoretical item and describes the way of solving the examples, including relationships and assumptions he/she has utilized.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main goal of this course is to provide students with laboratory work concept dealing with mechanical and non-destructive testing and last but not least draw attention to relevance of these test methods in practices.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The exercises are compulsory and the absence from these exercises must be properly excused. In case of absence the student is required to elaborate a protocol in order to prove that he/she understands the topic.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ASKELAND, Donald R. a Pradeep P. PHULÉ. The Science and Engineering of Materials. 5th Edition. Canada: Thomson, 2006. ISBN 0-534-55396-6. (EN)
DOWLING, Norman E. Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Engineering Methods for Deformation, Fracture, and Fatigue. Engelwood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1993. ISBN 0-13-026956-5. (EN)
SURESH, S. Fatigue of Materials. 2nd edition. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1998. ISBN 0-521-57847-7. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3901-3 Bachelor's

    branch B3942-99 , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Stanislav Věchet, CSc.

Syllabus

11) Material testing and inspection; standards ISO, EN, ČSN; independent testing laboratories
2) Testing of metallic materials
3) Failure modes – performance and service requirements for metals
4) Plastics testing
5) Failure analysis plastics
6) Ceramic testing
7) Mechanical reliability and life prediction for brittle materials
8) Non destructive testing of materials; information on inspection methods
9) Liquid penetrates, penetrated process, limitations of penetrated inspections
10) Ultrasonic methods; sound waves; reflection and transmission of sound, inspection process
11) Radiography, generation and absorption of X-radiation, neutron radiography, attenuation of X-radiation, film-based radiography, computed tomography
12) Eddy current inspection, thermal methods, magnetic particle method
13) Non destructive testing and fracture mechanic (safe-life design, damage tolerant design)

labs and studios

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Stanislav Věchet, CSc.
Ing. Josef Zapletal, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Browse site
2. Laboratory for mechanical testing
3. Tensile test - standards
4. Bending test - standards
5. Impact test - standard
6. Fracture toughness - standard
7. Fatigue and creep – standards
8. Laboratory for non-destructive testing
9. Laboratory for non-destructive testing
10. Laboratory for non-destructive testing
11. Laboratory for non-destructive testing
12. Laboratory for non-destructive testing
13. Credit