Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG101 Technical Design, BYG306 Structural Design 3 - Steel and Wood, or equivalent.

 

 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the students should:
  • have a basic knowledge of the atomic build up of the metals, types of metal crystals (FCC and BCC), metals as polycrystalline materials and know how are their properties affected by the crystalline structure.
  • know how the mechanical properties of metals are defined and measured.
  • be able to relate the alloy microstructure and expected mechanical properties of steel
  • know the physical mechanism behind yielding in metals.
  • know the fundamental difference between design against fracture and design against yielding.
  • know the main types of steel, cast iron and aluminums microstructures and be able to use phase diagrams to predict the expected microstructure of the alloy.
  • have a basic knowledge about effects of thermal treatment on steel and aluminium microstructure.
  • know about different types of corrosion common for steels and aluminium.
  • understand the mechanical properties of timber and timber products.

Contents

Production, processing, mechanical properties and microstructure of steel, aluminium and timber.

Teaching and learning methods

Forelesninger, øvinger og en obligatorisk labøving. Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

The compulsory laboratory exercise need to be approved in order to gain access to the exam.

Examinations

4 hours individual written exam. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes.
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