Course

Materials Technology (MSK200)

Facts

Course code MSK200

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tuition start Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

When the course is completed, the students should have acquired a basic understanding of how materials structure and micro-mechanisms influence mechanical properties. Analyses and calculations based on crystal structure, stress-strain curves and fracture mechanical data are expected to be mastered. Understand simple phase diagram, in particular the Fe-C diagram. Explain the origin of the common microstructures in steel. Application of TTT and CCT-diagrams.

Content

Core topics include: basic bonding theory and crystallography, microstructure, defects and dislocation theory. Material behaviour under tensile loads, elasticity and plasticity. Hardening mechanisms. Diffusjon. Recrystallization and grain growth. Introduction to fracture mechanics and fatigue. Phase digrams: isomorphous phase diagrams, eutectic phase diagrams and the Fe-C diagram. Transformations in steels. Nucleation and growth. Kinetics and TTT-diagrams. Precipitation hardening. Microstructure and mechanical properties of steels.

Learning outcome

When the course is completed, the students should:

  • Have acquired a basic understanding of how materials structure and micro-mechanisms influence mechanical properties.
  • Analyses and calculations based on crystal structure, stress-strain curves and fracture mechanical data are expected to be mastered.
  • Understand simple phase diagram, in particular the Fe-C diagram.
  • Explain the origin of the common microstructures in steel. Application of TTT and CCT-diagrams.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Mechanics (FYS100), Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

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Exam system WISEflow

Written exam is digital

Coursework requirements

Lab exercise 1, Lab exercise 2
2 mandatory laboratory assignments. Approved mandatory lab work and approved lab report for both assignments in order to take the exam. Reports are to be written in groups, and collaboration between groups is permitted. A self-declaration form regarding the use of AI tools must be submitted along with the laboratory journals.

Method of work

6 hours lectures and exercises per week. Teaching language is Norwegian.

Using AI to support learning and study activities

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Materials Technology (MSK200_1) , Mechanics of Materials (MSK205_1) 5

Open for

Open course for all who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK) and Engineering requirement.

Admission requirements

General university admissions certification (GSK) and Engineering requirement.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus Minde
Course coordinator:
Vidar Folke Hansen
Study Adviser:
Stine Thu Johannessen
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Johan Andreas Håland Thorkaas
Laboratory Engineer:
Wakshum Mekonnen Tucho
Laboratory Engineer:
Mats Ingdal
Laboratory Engineer:
Espen Undheim

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1