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Course Catalog 1998/99


Materials and Manufacturing Eng

MPM010 Mechanical Properties of Metals 7.5 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q I

LANGUAGE:English

EXAMINER
Studierektor


PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of materials science.

COURSE AIM
The course will give a deeper understanding of the mechanical behaviour (elasticity, plasticity and fracture) of crystalline materials, based on theories and microstructure observed under different stress and deformation conditions.

CONTENTS
Theory of the mechanics of materials: dislocation theory; plastic deformation and strengthening mechanisms; mechanical response of materials at high temperature.
Fracture and time dependent plasticity: element of fracture mechanics; creep; fatigue; friction and internal friction etc.


TEACHING
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work

EXAMINATION
Written examination at the end of the course.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS
Laboratory work 2.25ECTS
Written exam 5.25ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
Hertzberg, R.V.: Deformation and Fracture Mechanisms of Engineering Materials. Wiley.


REMARKS


Valid for school year 1998/99.
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