Course content

The basic focus is to quantify important material properties, like plasticity, deformation- and strengthening mechanisms, fatigue and fracture, by means of mechanics. The development and optimalisation of products are explanined on the basis of the mechanics of materials. The theories are applied on two Cases, where also the training in teamwork is an important aspect in addition to the scientific exercise. Three important groups of materials are presented, aluminium, steel and stainless steel. The aim is partly to apply the theoretical models and partly to present practical industrial-related knowledge on these groups of materials.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge about micro-macro relationships and theory of plasticity in relation to plastic forming and fracture.
- Good knowledge about fracture mechanics and fatigue.
- Apply the basic knowledge on the materials groups aluminium, steel and stainless steel.

Skills:
- Perform FE analysis of plastic deformation in metals.
- Perform fracture mechanics analysis.
- Carry out Case in cooperation with other students and plan, perform and present the results.

General competence:
- General competence in mechanics of materials with an in-depth understanding of the quantitative relationships characterizing the properties of the materials.
- Can cooperate and have a good understanding of cooperative working procedures.

Learning methods and activities

The teaching is based upon lectures, exercises and team work. The students work in teams on three cases, and 40% of the final grade is based on the achievements from these cases. Laboratory exercises are included in the cases. The first case is introduced the first week of the semester, and the students are kindly asked to show up the first week. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Background knowledge comparable with TMM4100 Materials Technology 1.

Course materials

Compendium.

Credit reductions